名詞 contemplation:

1. a long and thoughtful observation
2. a calm lengthy intent consideration
   同義詞：reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness

1. She seemed lost in contemplation.
   她似乎已陷入渾然忘我的沉思中。
2. Each morning the priest spent an hour in quiet contemplation.
   每天早晨神父靜靜地沉思一小時(shí)。

con.tem.pla.tion

n.（名詞）
The act or state of contemplating.
凝視：專注凝視的行為或狀態(tài)
Thoughtful observation or study.
研究：留意的觀察或研究
Meditation on spiritual matters, especially as a form of devotion.
沉思：對(duì)宗教問題的沉思默想，尤指作為一種虔誠(chéng)方式
Intention or expectation:
意圖：意圖或預(yù)期：
例句：
sought further information in contemplation of a career change.
為改行而收集更多的信息