think over
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: To consider carefully before deciding
决定前仔细考虑
Considerar cuidadosamente antes de decidir
決める前に慎重に考える
결정하기 전에 신중하게 생각하다
To reflect on something before making a decision.
做决定前进行反思。
Reflexionar sobre algo antes de tomar una decisión.
決定を下す前に熟考すること。
결정을 내리기 전에 어떤 것에 대해 곰곰이 생각하다.
Base verb: think
Particle: over
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle
Examples
- Let me think it over. 让我考虑考虑Déjame pensarlo考えさせてください생각 좀 해 볼게요.
- Take time to think it over. 花点时间好好想想Tómate tiempo para pensarlo時間をかけてよく考えて시간을 두고 잘 생각해 봐.
- She thought over the offer. 她仔细考虑了那个提议Ella meditó la oferta彼女はその申し出を熟考した그녀는 그 제안을 숙고했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: decisions, consideration, reflection
Tone: thoughtful
✓ Do Say
- Think it over考虑一下Pensárseloじっくり考える잘 생각해 봐
Origin & History
From thinking about something repeatedly.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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