consideration
/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən/ (ame, mw)
consideration — 名詞
1. the act of giving your full attention to a matter over a period of time, weighin
斟酌
仔細思考後做出決定
the act of giving your full attention to a matter over a period of time, weighing the pros and cons before reaching a conclusion or making a choice
Erik's proposal received careful consideration from the management team.
Erik 的提案經過了管理團隊的仔細斟酌。
collocation: careful consideration
After long consideration, the Tanaka family decided to sell their old house.
經過長時間的斟酌，田中家決定賣掉老房子。
adverbial clause: After long consideration
The new safety policy is under consideration by the hospital board.
新的安全政策正由醫院董事會審慎考量中。
This matter deserves serious consideration before any changes are made.
這件事在做出任何改變之前，值得認真斟酌。
Noor gave the job offer several weeks of consideration before replying.
Noor 仔細斟酌了工作機會好幾個星期，才回覆對方。
- thought
more general; any mental activity rather than focused analysis
- deliberation
implies a slower, more formal process, often in a group setting
- reflection
suggests quiet, calm thinking, often looking back at past events
文法句型
give + something + consideration
under + consideration
receive + consideration
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense. Commonly appears in the fixed phrases 'under consideration' (still being thought about) and 'for consideration' (to be thought about).
常見錯誤
2. a specific fact, situation, or subject you are required to weigh up or keep in m
考量因素
做決定時必須納入考慮的事
a specific fact, situation, or subject you are required to weigh up or keep in mind while you judge something or form a plan or opinion
Cost was the main consideration when Anjali chose her new apartment.
費用是 Anjali 選擇新公寓時的主要考量因素。
pattern: [noun] + be + the main consideration
Safety is a key consideration for parents buying children's toys.
安全是家長為孩子購買玩具時的一項關鍵考量因素。
collocation: key consideration
Several practical considerations led the team to cancel the outdoor event.
幾項實際考量因素促使團隊取消了戶外活動。
The school's reputation was an important consideration for Jason and his wife.
學校的聲譽是 Jason 和太太的一項重要考量因素。
Budget considerations forced the organisers to reduce the number of guests.
預算考量因素迫使主辦單位減少賓客人數。
文法句型
[adjective] + consideration
consideration in + [noun phrase]
[noun phrase] + be + a + consideration
用法筆記
Countable in this sense. Frequently modified by adjectives such as 'important', 'key', 'major', 'practical', 'economic'. Often appears as the subject of a sentence (e.g., 'Cost is a consideration').
常見錯誤
3. the act of including a specific fact or piece of information when you make a dec
顧及
將某事納入決策考量
the act of including a specific fact or piece of information when you make a decision or form a judgement, so that it influences your final choice
Taking the weather into consideration, Indra decided to move the party indoors.
顧及天氣因素，Indra 決定把派對改到室內舉辦。
pattern: take + something + into consideration
The judge took the defendant's age into consideration before passing sentence.
法官顧及被告的年齡，在量刑時從輕判決。
In consideration of her ten years of service, the company gave Yasmin a special award.
顧及 Yasmin 服務滿十年，公司頒發了一項特別獎給她。
The architect's design took the local climate fully into consideration.
建築師的設計充分顧及了當地的氣候條件。
Hui's years of experience were taken into consideration during the hiring process.
Hui 多年的經驗在招聘過程中已被顧及在內。
文法句型
take + something + into consideration
in consideration of + [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Not used as a standalone noun. Nearly always appears in the fixed patterns 'take something into consideration' or 'in consideration of something'. The passive form 'something is taken into consideration' is very common in formal writing.
常見錯誤
4. kind and thoughtful behaviour that shows you care about the feelings, wishes, or
體諒
關心他人感受的行為
kind and thoughtful behaviour that shows you care about the feelings, wishes, or needs of other people
Talia showed great consideration by driving her elderly neighbour to the clinic.
Talia 體諒年長鄰居，特地開車送她去診所。
pattern: show + consideration
Lucas had no consideration for other people's feelings when he made that remark.
Lucas 說那句話的時候，完全沒有體諒別人的感受。
Turning down your music late at night is a simple act of consideration.
深夜將音樂關小聲，是一種體諒他人的簡單舉動。
The hotel staff treated every guest with warmth and consideration.
飯店員工以溫暖與體諒的態度對待每位客人。
Out of consideration for the children, the party was moved to an earlier time.
體諒到孩子們的需要，派對改到了較早的時間舉行。
- thoughtfulness
very close in meaning; emphasises deliberate, pre-planned kindness
- kindness
broader; covers any generous or helpful act, not just thoughtfulness
- regard
more formal; implies respect combined with care
- disregard
complete lack of attention to others' needs
- thoughtlessness
acting without considering how it affects others
- selfishness
prioritising one's own needs over others'
文法句型
show + consideration + for/to
out of consideration + for
with + consideration
用法筆記
Uncountable. Often used in negative constructions ('no consideration for', 'without consideration') to criticise selfish behaviour. The adjective form is 'considerate'.
5. an amount of money someone receives in exchange for doing a piece of work or pro
報酬
為服務所支付的小額款項
an amount of money someone receives in exchange for doing a piece of work or providing a favour, often modest in size compared with the true value
The artist received a small consideration for allowing her work to be displayed.
那位藝術家收到一筆小額報酬，作為允許展出作品的代價。
collocation: small consideration
For a modest consideration, the porter carried their bags up to the hotel room.
搬運工收取了一筆適中的報酬，把他們的行李搬上飯店房間。
pattern: for a [adjective] consideration
The consultant agreed to review the documents for a consideration of five hundred dollars.
顧問以五百美元的報酬，同意審閱那些文件。
In some rural areas, farmers pay a nominal consideration for water access rights.
在部分鄉村地區，農民支付一筆象徵性報酬以取得用水權。
The landlord asked for a token consideration from the tenant for late payment.
房東向房客收取了一筆名義上的報酬，以補償遲交房租。
- payment
general term for any money given; less formal and less specific than 'consideration'
- fee
a set charge for a professional service
- compensation
payment for loss, damage, or effort; often larger in amount
- remuneration
formal; payment for work done
文法句型
for a + [adjective] + consideration
用法筆記
Formal register. Common in legal and commercial contexts. Often paired with adjectives like 'small', 'nominal', 'token', or 'modest' to emphasise that the amount is not the full market price. In contract law, 'consideration' has a specific technical meaning (something of value exchanged between parties).