think over and over; ponder carefully
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to think over and over; to ponder carefully; to consider the consequences before and after
Used when someone carefully considers all aspects of a situation, often worrying about consequences or reviewing past events before making a decision.
Tā他
sī思
qián前
xiǎng想
hòu后
，
zhōng终
yú于
jué决
dìng定
cí辞
zhǐ职
chuàng创
yè业
。
He thought it over again and again, and finally decided to quit his job and start a business.
Wǒ我
sī思
qián前
xiǎng想
hòu后
，
jué觉
de得
hái还
shì是
yīng应
gāi该
gào告
su诉
tā他
zhēn真
xiàng相
。
I thought it through carefully and felt I should still tell him the truth.
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Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
ràng让
tā她
sī思
qián前
xiǎng想
hòu后
，
yī一
yè夜
méi没
shuì睡
。
This matter made her think back and forth, and she didn't sleep all night.
Sī思
qián前
xiǎng想
hòu后
，
wǒ我
rèn认
wéi为
zhè这
gè个
fāng方
àn案
fēng风
xiǎn险
tài太
dà大
。
Having thought it over carefully, I believe this plan is too risky.