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contemplation

/kɑntəmpleɪʃən/

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1 · noun

deep and careful thought

沉思；深思

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After some contemplation, she decided to accept the offer.
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经过一番深思，她决定接受这份工作邀请。
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Pronunciation: /kɑntəmpleɪʃən/

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