1. to think about something carefully before making a decision
仔細思考，考慮
We need to consider all the options before we choose.
我們在選擇之前需要考慮所有的選項。
He is considering whether to accept the job offer.
他正在考慮是否接受這份工作邀請。
Consider Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
consider
verb
快速理解
What does "Consider" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Consider"?
「consider」意指仔細思考或將某事物視為特定情況。
- 1
仔細思考
EN: to think carefully about something before making a decision
翻譯: 在做決定前仔細思考某事
- 2
認為、視為
EN: to regard someone or something in a particular way
翻譯: 以特定方式看待某人或某事物
- 3
考慮可能性
EN: to think about a possibility or an idea
翻譯: 思考某種可能性或想法
- 4
顧及、考慮到
EN: to take something into account when making a judgment
翻譯: 在做判斷時將某事納入考量
小提醒：注意「consider」後可直接接名詞或動名詞（V-ing）作為受詞，表示「考慮做某事」，例如「consider moving」，但通常不接不定詞「to V」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Consider" in English）
How to pronounce "Consider" in English?"Consider" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Consider" from YouTube Videos
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“I invite you to consider four areas I think we can focus on in order to improve the way in which things are done.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Consider"?How does "Consider" change by context?
2. to regard someone or something in a particular way
認為，視為
She is considered an expert in her field.
她被認為是她所在領域的專家。
Do you consider this a success?
你認為這算是成功嗎？
3. to take something into account when making a judgment
顧及，考慮到
The judge will consider the defendant's age and background.
法官會考慮被告的年齡和背景。
If you consider how little time we had, the result is quite good.
如果你考慮到我們時間那麼少，這個結果算是相當不錯了。
4. to think about doing something
打算，考慮（做某事）
They are seriously considering moving to another country.
他們正在認真考慮搬到另一個國家。
Have you ever considered studying abroad?
你有沒有考慮過出國留學？
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Consider"?How to make natural sentences with "Consider"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| consider + noun/pronoun | 考慮（某人或某物） | We must consider all the options. (我們必須考慮所有的選項。) |
| consider + V-ing | 考慮做某事 | He is considering moving to another city. (他正在考慮搬到另一個城市。) |
| consider + noun/pronoun + (to be) + noun/adj | 認為…是… | I consider him (to be) a good friend. (我認為他是一位好朋友。) |
| consider + wh-clause (what/how/whether) | 考慮（某事如何/是否） | Please consider how we can improve. (請考慮我們該如何改進。) |
| consider + that-clause | 認為… | The court considered that the evidence was insufficient. (法庭認為證據不足。) |
| be considered + noun/adj | 被認為是… | This is considered one of the best novels. (這被認為是最佳小說之一。) |
用法說明
How is "Consider" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Consider"?
consider doing vs consider to do
- consider doing 是唯一正確的結構，表示「考慮做某事」。動詞
consider後面必須接動名詞 (V-ing) 作為受詞。 - consider to do 是常見的錯誤。在標準英語中，
consider後面不接不定詞 (to + V) 來表示考慮的動作。 - 在被動語態中，有時會看到 be considered to be 的結構，用來表示「被認為是…」。這與主動語態中「考慮做某事」的用法不同。
- 另一個相關的正確結構是 consider + 疑問詞 (how/where/what) + to + V，例如
consider how to do it（考慮如何做這件事）。
對比例句： EN: We are considering moving to a new city next year. 翻譯: 我們正在考慮明年搬到一個新城市。
EN:We are considering to move to a new city next year.
翻譯:(錯誤用法，應避免)
EN:She is considered to be an expert in her field.
翻譯:她被認為是她所在領域的專家。
EN:She considers to be an expert.
翻譯:(錯誤用法，應避免)
總結建議
記住 consider 在主動語態中表示「考慮」時，其後應直接接動名詞 (doing)，而非不定詞 (to do)。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Consider" and similar words?How to choose "Consider" vs alternatives?
consider vs think
「consider」強調經過深思熟慮或正式評估，而「think」較為通用，可指一般想法或信念。
consider vs regard
「consider」側重於經過思考後形成的看法或判斷，而「regard」更強調以特定方式看待或對待某人事物。
consider vs contemplate
「consider」指一般性的思考或考量，而「contemplate」則指長時間、深入地沉思，通常涉及更抽象或重大的事情。
口語用法
How is "Consider" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Consider"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人的想法或意見。 EN: So I was considering what you said, and I think you might be right. 翻譯: 所以我考慮了你說的話，我覺得你可能是對的。
EN:She's considering moving to a new city, but she hasn't decided yet.
翻譯:她正在考慮搬到一個新城市，但還沒決定。
語氣強調
與某些副詞連用，以強調考慮的過程或程度。 EN: I'm seriously considering quitting my job. 翻譯: 我真的在認真考慮辭職。
EN:We need to carefully consider all the options before we choose.
翻譯:我們在選擇前需要仔細考慮所有的選項。
停頓填充
在對話中作為思考時的填充語，表示說話者正在組織想法。 EN: Well, let me consider... maybe we could try a different approach. 翻譯: 嗯，讓我想想...或許我們可以試試不同的方法。
EN:That's a good question. I'd have to consider... I'm not sure right now.
翻譯:這是個好問題。我得考慮一下...我現在還不確定。
注意：在正式書寫中（如學術論文、商業報告），應避免將 "consider" 用作思考停頓的填充詞，並應使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達考慮的內容。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Consider"?What fixed phrases with "Consider" should I remember?
consider doing something
consider + verb-ing
考慮做某事
consider the possibility
consider + the possibility (of)
考慮可能性
consider an option
consider + (article) + option/alternative
考慮一個選項
consider oneself (to be)
consider + pronoun/oneself + (to be) + noun/adjective
認為自己是...
consider it important/necessary
consider + it + adjective + (to-infinitive)
認為某事重要/必要
consider carefully
consider + (something) + carefully/seriously
仔細/認真考慮
widely considered
widely/generally considered + (to be)
被廣泛認為
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Consider"?Which "Consider" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am considering to buy a new car.
✓I am considering buying a new car.
動詞 "consider" 後面接動名詞 (V-ing)，而非不定詞 (to V)。
×We consider him as a good friend.
✓We consider him a good friend.
表達「認為...是...」時，"consider" 後面通常直接接受詞補語，不需加 "as"。加 "as" 在某些語境下可能被接受，但非標準用法。
×He is considered to be the best candidate.
✓He is considered the best candidate.
在被動語態中，"consider" 後面也常直接接名詞補語，省略 "to be" 更為簡潔自然。"to be" 並非錯誤，但常是多餘的。
×Have you considered about the cost?
✓Have you considered the cost?
"consider" 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需加介系詞 "about"。"think about" 才需要加 "about"。
×We will consider your proposal careful.
✓We will consider your proposal carefully.
修飾動詞 "consider"（考慮這個動作）應該用副詞 "carefully"，而非形容詞 "careful"。
×I consider to apply for the job.
✓I am considering applying for the job. / I am thinking of applying for the job.
"consider" 通常不用於簡單式來表達「正在考慮」未來的一個具體行動。常用進行式 "am considering" 或改用 "think of"。簡單式 "I consider..." 多用於表達一種觀點或信念。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Consider"?What are tense/participle forms of "Consider"?
considers(3rd_singular)considering(present_participle)considered(past)considered(past_participle)