consider
/kənˈsɪdə(r)/verb
with obj.
1- think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision（尤指决定前）考虑, 思考, 细想：
each application is considered on its merits
每种用法的长处都会考虑到
as adj. considered it is my considered opinion that we should await further developments.经过考虑, 我认为我们应该等待事态进一步的发展。
1.1
- think about and be drawn towards (a course of action)考虑：
he had considered giving up his job.
他考虑过辞职。
1.2
- look attentively at全神贯注地看; 凝视：
he considered the women round the table with wariness.
他小心翼翼地打量桌子周围的女士们。
1.3
- believe; think相信; 想; 认为：
with obj. and infinitive at first women were considered to be at low risk from HIV最初人们认为女性得艾滋病的几率很低
with clause I don't consider that I'm to blame.我认为我不应该受到责备。
1.4
- with obj. and complement regard (someone or something) as having a specified quality认为; 把…看作：
I consider him irresponsible.
我觉得他不负责任。
1.5
- take (something) into account when making an assessment or judgement考虑到, 顾及：
one service area is not enough when you consider the number of cars using this motorway.
如果考虑到这条高速公路上的车流量, 仅设一个服务区是不够的。
短语
all things considered
- taking everything into account综合各方面来看; 通盘考虑起来。
词源
late Middle English: from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare 'examine', perhaps based on sidus, sider- 'star'.