contemplation /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/ noun Learner's definition of CONTEMPLATION
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1
: the act of thinking deeply about something深思;沉思 -
He made his decision after many hours of contemplation. [=thought, consideration]经过多个小时的深思,他做出了决定。
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contemplation of the meaning of life对人生意义的深入思考
2
: the act of looking carefully at something凝视;注视
in contemplation
formal
: being thought about or considered考虑中;酝酿中