contemplative

英 [kən'templətɪv]美 [kən'tɛmplətɪv]

adj. 沉思的；冥想的；默想的

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

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