think over

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To consider something carefully

仔细考虑
Considerar algo detenidamente
よく考える
신중하게 생각하다

To reflect on a decision or idea.

对决定或想法进行深思。
Reflexionar sobre una decisión o idea.
決断やアイデアについて熟考すること。
결정이나 생각을 곰곰이 숙고하다.
Base verb: think
Particle: over
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I need time to think it over.
    我需要时间考虑一下
    Necesito tiempo para pensármelo
    考える時間が必要です
    좀 더 생각할 시간이 필요해.
  2. Think over what I said.
    好好想想我说的话
    Piénsate lo que te dije
    私の言ったことをよく考えて
    내가 한 말을 잘 생각해 봐.
  3. She thought it over and agreed.
    她考虑后同意了
    Se lo pensó y aceptó
    彼女はよく考えて同意した
    그녀는 곰곰이 생각한 뒤 동의했다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: decisions, reflection

Tone: thoughtful

✓ Do Say

  • Think it over
    考虑一下
    Pensárselo
    よく考える
    잘 생각해 봐

Origin & History

From thinking thoroughly.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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