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1. 考虑;思量;思忖
If you contemplate an action, you think about whether to do it or not.
2. 深思熟虑;沉思;苦思冥想
If you contemplate an idea or subject, you think about it carefully for a long time.
1. reflect deeply on a subject
e.g. I mulled over the events of the afternoon
philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
Synonym: chew overthink overmeditateponderexcogitatemusereflectmullmull overruminatespeculate
2. consider as a possibility
e.g. I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job
3. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
e.g. He is meditating in his study
4. look at thoughtfully
observe deep in thought
e.g. contemplate one's navel