considerate /kənˈsidərit/ adj. 想得周到的，体谅的：considerate to/toward old people 对老人体贴 He is considerate in/about this matter. 他对此事考虑周到。［考句］It’s very considerate of you not to talk aloud while the baby is asleep.你想得真周到，娃娃睡觉时你声音很小。
consideration /kənˌsidəˈreiʃən/ n. 1.［u］考虑，思考: Please give careful consideration to this question. 请仔细考虑这个问题。After much consideration I accepted the offer. 经过充分考虑,我接受了这个要价。take into consideration考虑到，顾及（= take into account）：You must take the size of the room into consideration.你必须考虑到房间的大小。in consideration of 作为…的报答，作为对…的酬报：He paid them in consideration of their services.他付他们钱以酬谢他们的服务。be under consideration 在考虑之中：［考句］The construction of a 5-million-iron and steel works is now under consideration. 这个生产500万吨钢铁的建设项目正在考虑之中。2.［u］体贴，关心: show/have no consideration for others 不顾别人 3.［c］要考虑的事: A number of considerations have led me to refuse your request. 有好多因素导致我拒绝你的要求。
