比较级: more thoughtful;最高级: most thoughtful;副词: thoughtfully;名词: thoughtfulness;
中文词源
thoughtful 沉思的,思考的,体贴的
thought,思想,-ful,形容词后缀。引申词义思考的,体贴的等。
英文词源
thoughtful (adj.)
c. 1200, "contemplative, occupied with thought," from thought + -ful. Also in Middle English, "prudent; moody, anxious." Meaning "showing consideration for others" is from 1851 (compare thoughtless.) Related: Thoughtfully; thoughtfulness.
双语例句
1. Nancy, who had been thoughtful for some time, suddenly spoke.
南希沉思了一会儿,突然开口说话了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. It is given a typically thoughtful production with just enough theatrical fireworks.
该剧在制作上一如既往地花费了心思,舞台演出效果也相当精彩。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Douglas was a complex man, thoughtful, gallant, and generous.