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。