Ponder

英语词汇
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词性：v.
音标： [ˈpɑːndər]
释义：to give serious and careful thought to 思索，思考，深思

Think of ponder as reflecting on weighty thoughts. It will help you remember the definition if you can remember the word’s Latin roots. It comes from ponderare , which literally meant to weigh, and pondus , which means weight. People sometimes use the word ironically, for example, when someone asks you to do something you really don’t want to do. You may tap your chin for a second and say, “Let me ponder that.” Pause. “Um, no!”

How is the word ponder different from other verbs like it?
Some common synonyms of ponder are meditate, muse, and ruminate. While all these words mean “to consider or examine attentively or deliberately,” ponder implies a careful weighing of a problem or, often, prolonged inconclusive thinking about a matter.

pondered the course of action

In what contexts can meditate take the place of ponder?
While the synonyms meditate and ponder are close in meaning, meditate implies a definite focusing of one’s thoughts on something so as to understand it deeply.

meditated on the meaning of life

When would muse be a good substitute for ponder?
The synonyms muse and ponder are sometimes interchangeable, but muse suggests a more or less focused daydreaming as in remembrance.

mused upon childhood joys

When is it sensible to use ruminate instead of ponder?
The words ruminate and ponder are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ruminate implies going over the same matter in one’s thoughts again and again but suggests little of either purposive thinking or rapt absorption.

ruminated on past disappointments

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ARE YOU PONDERING WHAT I’M PONDERING?

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I’ve been pondering gift options.

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Although it’s a question I’ve been pondering since preschool.

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What’s left to ponder?

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let me ponder this question a little bit.

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You ponder ,okay? I’ll think about it.

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Cody had no time to think or ponder ,he had to take immediate action and he took it.

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单词: Ponder

词性：动词 (Verb)

音标：[ˈpɑːndər]

释义：

  • 正式文书使用：
    • 意味着“深思熟虑，细细思考”。在正式文书中，ponder 通常用于描述对某事物进行深度、仔细的考虑。例如：
      • “The committee pondered the implications of the new policy for several days.”
      • “She pondered over the decision, weighing all the possible outcomes.”
  • 口语使用：
    • 在口语中，ponder 也可以用来描述“思考、琢磨”，但有时会带有一些轻松、幽默的意味。例如：
      • “I’m pondering whether to have pizza or sushi for dinner.”
      • “Let me ponder that for a moment.”

地道的例子：

  1. 正式文书：

    • “The scientists are pondering the potential effects of climate change on marine life.”（科学家们正在深思气候变化对海洋生物的潜在影响。）
    • “The board will ponder the financial report before making a decision.”（董事会将在做出决定前认真考虑财务报告。）

  2. 口语:

    • “Are you pondering what I’m pondering?”（你在思考我在思考的事情吗？）——出自《Pinky and the Brain》
    • “I’ve been pondering gift options.”（我一直在考虑送什么礼物。）——出自《Buffy the Vampire Slayer》

单词的来历

Ponder 源自拉丁语 ponderare，其本义为“称重”。这个词根 pondus 代表“重量”。通过这种联想，你可以将 ponder 想象为对问题“加上重量”，即“认真的衡量和思考”。

如何记住这个单词

  • 记忆技巧：
    1. 联想记忆：由于 ponder 起源于“称重”，你可以想象自己在精神上“称重”一个问题，来加深对这个单词的记忆。
    2. 语境记忆：多阅读和使用含有 ponder 的句子，通过上下文理解和记忆。例如看一些包含 ponder 的台词、书籍段落，有助于记住它。
    3. 拼读练习：实践发音和拼写，通过脑海中不断重复单词的音标 [ˈpɑːndər]，强化记忆。

希望这些讲解对你有所帮助！如果有其他问题或需要更多例子，随时告诉我。