con‧sid‧er S1 W1 / kənsɪdə $ -ər / 动词
1 think about [不及物和及物动词] to think about something carefully, especially before making a choice or decision
consider doing something
I seriously considered resigning (= almost actually resigned ) .
consider the possibility of (doing) something
Have you considered the possibility of retraining?
consider whether (to do something)
We are considering whether to change our advice to tourists.
consider where/how/why etc
We’re still considering where to move to.
We will have to consider your offer carefully .
be considering your position formal (= be deciding whether or not to leave your job )
2 opinion [及物动词] to think of someone or something in a particular way or to have a particular opinion
consider (that)
The local authority considered that the school did not meet requirements.
consider somebody/something (to be) something
A further increase in interest rates is now considered unlikely.
Liz Quinn was considered an excellent teacher.
They consider themselves to be Europeans.
I consider it a great honour to be invited.
consider it necessary/important etc to do something
I did not consider it necessary to report the incident.
consider somebody/something to do something
The campaign was considered to have failed.
consider yourself lucky/fortunate (= believe you are lucky etc )
Consider yourself lucky you weren’t in the car at the time.
consider yourself (to be) something (= think of yourself as a particular type of person )
They consider themselves to be middle class.
3 people’s feelings [及物动词] to think about someone or their feelings, and try to avoid upsetting them → considerate :
You’ve got to learn to consider other people!
Have you considered my feelings?
4 important fact [不及物和及物动词] to think about an important fact relating to something when making a judgment → considering :
It’s not surprising when you consider that he only arrived six months ago.
All things considered , I’m sure we made the right decision.
5 discuss [及物动词] to discuss something such as a report or problem, so that you can make a decision about it :
The committee has been considering the report.
6 look at [及物动词] formal to look at someone or something carefully :
Ben considered the statue with an expert eye.
7 consider it done spoken used to say yes very willingly when someone asks you to do something for them :
‘Could you drive me to the airport tomorrow?’ ‘Consider it done.’
THESAURUS
consider 动词 [及物动词，不用于进行时] formal to have an opinion about someone or something after thinking carefully about them : We do not consider this film suitable for young children. | She is considered to be one of the finest pianists of her generation.
see 动词 [及物动词，不用于进行时] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing : Having a child makes you see things differently. | America was seen as the land of opportunity. | The country sees itself as a bridge between East and West.
regard/view 动词 [及物动词] to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing. Regard/view are a little more formal than see : She regards herself more as an entertainer than a singer. | Many people in the industry viewed him with suspicion.
perceive 动词 [及物动词，经常被动态] formal to think about someone or something in a particular way, or as being a particular kind of person or thing : Historically, nursing has been perceived as a job for women, but things have changed now. | The group were perceived to have little real talent. | Do other people perceive us as we perceive ourselves?
think of somebody/something as ( also look on somebody/something as ) to think that someone or something is a particular type of person or thing : He looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home. | Even though he’s 18, his parents still think of him as a child. | I think of her more as a sister.