1consider sb/sth (for/as sth);consider doing sth to think about sth carefully, often before making a decision 考虑:
She had never considered nursing as a career.她从没有想过以当护士为职业。We're considering going to Spain for our holidays.我们计划到西班牙度假。
2consider sb/sth (as/to be) sth;consider that... to think about sb/sth in a particular way 认为;视为:
He considered the risk (to be) too great.他认为风险太大。He considered that the risk was too great.他认为风险太大。Jane considers herself an expert on the subject.简认为自己是这个问题的专家。
3 to remember or pay attention to sth, especially sb's feelings 顾及,考虑到(尤指某人的感受):
I can't just move abroad. I have to consider my family.我不能随便移居国外,我得顾及我的家人。
consider/kənˋsIdɚ; kənˈsIdə/v 1 [I,T] to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision 考虑﹐细想: consider doing sth I considered resigning. 我考虑过辞职。+whether/what etc He was considering whether to apply for the job. 他在考虑是否申请这职位。You should consider the possibility of hiring a lawyer. 你应该考虑是不是有可能请个律师。see box at见 THINK1 方框2 [T] to think of someone or something in a particular way 认为﹐把…看作: +that They considered that the film was not suitable for children. 他们认为这部影片儿童不宜。consider sb/sth (to be) sth Mrs. Gillan was considered to be an excellent teacher. 吉兰太太被认为是一位优秀的教师。3 [T] to think about someone and their feelings so you do not upset them 顾及﹐考虑到〔某人的感受〕: He doesn’t consider my feelings at all. 他根本不顾我的感受。
considerconsiderconsidersconsideredconsideringverb (considers, considering, considered)1to think carefully about something: I'm considering applying for another job. We must consider what to do next.2to think that something is true: I consider her to be a good teacher.3to think about the feelings of other people when you do something: I can't move to Australia! I have to consider my family.