contemplative
英[kən'templətɪv]
美[kən'tɛmplətɪv]
助记提示
1、con- "intensive prefix" + templ- "area for the taking of auguries" + -ative.
2、字面意思：mark out a space for observation" (as an augur does). => gaze attentively, observe, act of looking at, religious musing.
英文词源
- contemplative (adj.)
- mid-14c., from Old French contemplatif (12c.), from Latin contemplativus, from contemplat-, past participle stem of contemplari (see contemplation).
双语例句
- 1. I went for long, contemplative walks by the river.
- 我沿着河走了很久，默默沉思着。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Life there is slow and contemplative.
- 那里的生活节奏舒缓，宜于沉思。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Martin is a quiet, contemplative sort of chap.
- 马丁是个不爱讲话、喜欢沉思默想的小伙子。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. She was in contemplative mood.
- 她陷入沉思之中。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. Cedarquist looked after him with contemplative interest.
- 西达奎斯特若有所思地、满有兴味地冲着他的背影望望.
来自辞典例句