reconsider

/ˌriːkənˈsɪdə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər/ (ame, mw)

reconsider — verb

  • reconsiderpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • reconsidershe / she / it
  • reconsideredpast simple
  • reconsidering-ing form

1. To take a choice or position you have already settled on and think it over once

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

To take a choice or position you have already settled on and think it over once more, this time with the option of choosing differently.

例句

After talking to her boss, Hari decided to reconsider his plan to quit.

reconsider + noun phrase after new information

The committee asked us to reconsider our proposal before the final vote.

passive: asked + to-infinitive + reconsider

同義詞
  • rethink

    More informal; often used for plans, strategies, or approaches rather than single decisions.

  • re-evaluate

    More formal; suggests a careful, step-by-step examination of value or worth.

  • reassess

    Similar to re-evaluate but focuses on judging the importance, size, or risk of something.

反義詞
  • confirm

    To state that a previous decision remains unchanged.

  • stand by

    To continue supporting a decision without re-examining it.

文法句型

reconsider + noun phrase

reconsider (no object)

用法筆記

Can be used transitively (with an object, e.g. 'reconsider your decision') or intransitively (without an object, e.g. 'We urged them to reconsider'). The intransitive use is common in formal settings such as board meetings or official statements.

常見錯誤

❌I need to think again about my decision.
✅I need to reconsider my decision.
💡'reconsider' already carries the meaning of thinking again; 'think again about' is wordy and redundant.
❌She reconsidered to accept the offer.
✅She reconsidered accepting the offer.
💡'reconsider' cannot be followed by a to-infinitive; use a noun phrase or a gerund instead.