considerate
/kənˈsɪdərət/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈsɪdərət/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət/ (ame, mw)
considerate — 形容詞
- consideratepositive
- more consideratecomparative
- most consideratesuperlative
1. A considerate person thinks about how their actions might affect other people, a
體貼的
能顧及他人感受與需求的
A considerate person thinks about how their actions might affect other people, and chooses to behave in a way that avoids causing trouble or discomfort for them.
Ife's considerate nature meant she always asked her guests what they would like to eat.
Ife 個性體貼，總是會先問客人想吃什麼。
collocation: considerate nature
João left a note so the late-night noise would not worry his roommate.
João 留了張紙條，以免深夜的噪音讓室友擔心。
implicit: action showing consideration for others' comfort
The manager thanked Talia for her considerate email, which gave the team time to prepare.
主管感謝 Talia 那封體貼的 email，讓團隊有時間準備。
Karim offered to carry the heavy bags for his elderly neighbour without being asked.
Karim 主動幫年長的鄰居提重物，沒有人請他這麼做。
It was considerate of Yuna to save the new student a seat in the cafeteria.
Yuna 在餐廳替新同學留座位，真的很體貼。
- thoughtful
closest synonym; interchangeable in most everyday contexts, but 'thoughtful' can also mean 'showing careful planning'
- kind
broader in meaning; covers generosity and warmth beyond simply avoiding trouble for others
- attentive
stresses active notice and response to someone's needs, often in a caregiving or service setting
- understanding
emphasises empathy and willingness to see things from another person's point of view
- inconsiderate
direct opposite; acting without regard for others' feelings or convenience
- selfish
focuses on putting one's own needs ahead of others', rather than simply ignoring their needs
文法句型
it + be + considerate + of + someone + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently found in the construction 'it is considerate of someone to do something', which comments on an action as kind or thoughtful. Also commonly paired with nouns such as nature, gesture, act, or word to describe a person's behaviour.