ponder

vt. & vi.

1. 考虑; 深思熟虑
   • She pondered his marriage proposal for weeks.
     几个星期以来她认真地考虑着他的求婚。
   • The young couple are pondering moving their house.
     这对年轻夫妇正在考虑把自己的家搬走。
   • We pondered whether to tell him.
     我们考虑是否要告诉他。
   • When I asked advice, he pondered and then told me not to go.
     我向他请示, 他考虑了一下, 然后叫我不要去。