contemplative /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/ /ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪv/ adjective /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/ /ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONTEMPLATIVE
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[more contemplative; most contemplative] : involving, allowing, or causing deep thought沉思默想的;深思熟虑的;发人深思的 -
She's in a contemplative mood today. [=she is quiet and thoughtful today]她今天心事重重。
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He has lived a quiet, contemplative life.他过着一种平静沉思的生活。
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a contemplative book令人深思的书
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: devoted to religious thought and prayer冥想的;敛心默祷的