全民英檢初級至高級單字 &托福單字
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Day 300
whimsical [}w0mz0kDl] adj. 古怪的；異想天開的unusual but fun or showing that
someone is having fun; slightly strange and funny
a whimsical smile // to have a whimsical sense of humor
Much of her writing has a whimsical quality.
I have a whimsical idea: let’s rent a car and drive to the beach right now!
con.sid.er [kDn}s0dQ] v. 1. 考慮 think about something
I will consider your offer and tell you my decision tomorrow.
Consider all the costs before you buy a house.
He is considering whether to accept another job offer.
You never consider my feelings.
At one time I seriously considered leaving.
He’s considering buying a used car. ( consider + V-ing )
She’s considering studying English next year.
2. 認為 to have an opinion about something or someone
He considers this to be the best book on the subject.
I considered her to be an excellent teacher.
They consider him a good teacher.
Consider yourself lucky you weren’t fired. 你沒被解雇，算是萬幸 102學
Consider yourself lucky/ fortunate that you survived. (consider sb /sth + adj.)
an actor who is considered talented
We consider careful work (to be) essential.
Whom do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident?
Have you considered the possibility that he just doesn’t like you?
He considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion.
con.sid.er.a.ble [kDn}s0dDrDbDl] adj. 相當大的；大量的；可觀的much; a lot
That family owns a considerable amount of land. 104學
a considerable amount of attention /money /time
He earns a considerable amount of money, so he buys a lot of expensive things.
We had considerable rain this summer.
She was in considerable pain. // a matter of considerable importance
Damage to the building was considerable.
considerably [kDn}s0dDrDbli] adv. 相當地；非常；大大地；很 significantly
Their dinner parties had become considerably less formal. 102學101指
Our house is considerably smaller than theirs.
That store is considerably more expensive than the others.
It was considerably colder in the mountains.
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person.
con.sid.er.ate [kDn}s0dDrDt] adj. 體貼的；為他人著想的 100學 91
He is always considerate of others; he is kind and caring.
He is a very considerate person.
Tony is such a kind and considerate boy. He’s always doing nice things for other
people.
considerately adv.
He always treats people considerately.
con.sid.er.a.tion [kDn`s0dD}reNDn] n. 1. 考慮 careful thought
The buyer gave the offer careful consideration and said, “Yes.”
We gave consideration to both proposals.
Several possibilities are under consideration.
After much consideration, my brother decided to study to be a lawyer.
2. (作計劃或決定時) 必須考慮的事
commercial /economic /ethical /political /practical considerations
Time is another important consideration.
3. 體貼；體諒careful attention to the feelings and wishes of others
After my mother’s death, many people showed consideration for my sadness.
He showed consideration for her feelings.
John had no consideration for anyone.
She treats all her patients with consideration and respect.
considering [kDn}s0dDr0H] prep. conj. 考慮到；鑑於；就------而言in view of
Considering the large amount of work involved, the study should take a year to
complete.
Considering how sick she is, she should go to the doctor.
He did very well, considering his lack of preparation.
He did well, considering (that) he had no experience.
She did well on her exams, considering that she’d been sick.
They’ve made remarkable progress, considering they only started last week.
adv. 通盤考慮起來
He didn’t win, but he did very well, considering.
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