contemplative
【沉思的,深思熟虑的】
contemplative 是一个形容词,通常用来描述深思熟虑、沉思的状态或倾向,通常涉及静静的反思、内省或对事物的深刻思考。
1. 形容词 (adjective)
🔹 contemplative [kənˈtɛmplətɪv] — 沉思的,深思熟虑的
(1) 深思的,沉思的
用来形容一个人处于深刻思考的状态,通常是对某个问题、生活或事物的反思。
- 例如:He sat in a contemplative mood, staring out the window.
(他沉思地坐着,凝视着窗外。) - 例如:Her contemplative nature often led her to spend hours in reflection.
(她沉思的天性常常让她花上几个小时反思。)
(2) 与冥想、沉思相关的
用来描述某些行为、活动或环境,这些都涉及到冥想、沉思或内心的平静。
- 例如:The contemplative walk in the park helped him clear his mind.
(在公园里的沉思散步帮助他清理了思绪。) - 例如:She enjoys contemplative reading, taking her time to reflect on each passage.
(她喜欢沉思的阅读,慢慢地反思每一段。)
2. 词源
contemplative 源自拉丁语 "contemplari",意指“观察、思考”。这个词的演变与反思、深思熟虑的概念紧密相关。
3. 常见用法
- contemplative thought — 沉思的思考
- 例如:The book prompted many contemplative thoughts about the meaning of life.
(这本书激发了许多关于生活意义的沉思。)
- 例如:The book prompted many contemplative thoughts about the meaning of life.
- contemplative state — 沉思的状态
- 例如:In a contemplative state, he found the answer to his dilemma.
(在沉思的状态下,他找到了自己困境的答案。)
- 例如:In a contemplative state, he found the answer to his dilemma.
4. 近义词
词汇 | 含义 | 例句 |
---|---|---|
reflective | 反思的,沉思的 | She gave a reflective speech about the importance of kindness.(她发表了关于善良重要性的反思演讲。) |
meditative | 冥想的,沉思的 | The yoga class was a meditative experience.(这节瑜伽课是一次冥想的体验。) |
pensive | 沉思的,忧虑的 | He had a pensive expression on his face as he thought about his future.(当他思考未来时,他脸上带着沉思的表情。) |
introverted | 内向的,内省的 | Her introverted nature made her enjoy quiet, contemplative activities.(她内向的性格使她喜欢安静的沉思活动。) |
5. 总结
- contemplative 作为形容词,表示“沉思的”或“深思熟虑的”,通常描述那些进行深入思考或冥想的状态或行为。