vt. & vi. 深思,细想,仔细考虑 think deeply and thoughtfully, especially when considering a possible course of action or future event
vt. 注视,凝视 look at quietly and solemnly
Verb:
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought;
"contemplate one's navel"
consider as a possibility;
"I contemplated leaving school and taking a full-time job"
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes;
"He is meditating in his study"
reflect deeply on a subject;
"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"
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The possibility of war is too horrifying to contemplate. 战争的可能性太可怕了,真不堪细想。