contemplative

英 [kənˈtem.plə.tɪv]      美 [kənˈtem.plə.t̬ɪv]
  • adj. 沉思的;冥想的;默想的
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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.
contemplative (adj.)
mid-14c., from Old French contemplatif (12c.), from Latin contemplativus, from contemplat-, past participle stem of contemplari (see contemplation).
1. I went for long, contemplative walks by the river.
我沿着河走了很久,默默沉思着。
2. Life there is slow and contemplative.
那里的生活节奏舒缓,宜于沉思。
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。
4. She was in contemplative mood.
她陷入沉思之中。
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.

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