considerate

adjective
🔊/kənˈsɪdərət/
🔊/kənˈsɪdərət/
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  1. always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others 考虑周到的;为(他人)着想的;体谅的;体贴的synonym thoughtful
    • She is always polite and considerate towards her employees.她对待雇员总是客客气气,关心体谅。🔊🔊
    • It was very considerate of him to wait.他一直在等候着,真是体贴。🔊🔊
    • Louis was a kind, caring and considerate young man.路易斯是一个和善、亲切而又体贴的年轻人。
    • Try to be a bit more considerate.请再多一点替人着想。
    opposite inconsiderateTopics Personal qualitiesc1
    Word Originlate 16th cent. (in the sense ‘showing careful thought’): from Latin consideratus, past participle of considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’.