- 1.
深思；细想，仔细考虑 -
• contemplate a course of action 慎重考虑一个行动步骤 -
• contemplate one's future 考虑自己的前途 - 2.
注视，凝视 -
• She stood contemplating the painting. 她站在那儿凝视着那幅画。 - 3.
打算，盘算 -
• The government has contemplated reforming the entire tax system. 政府打算改革整个税收体制。 - 4.
预期 -
• I don't contemplate any opposition from him. 我预计他不会反对我。