n.

1. 考虑[U][（+for/to）]
   That matter is under consideration.

   那件事正在考虑之中。

   Before writing your answers please give careful consideration to the questions.

   写答案之前请仔细考虑一下问题。

2. 需要考虑的事；动机，原因[C]
   Price and quality are the two chief considerations.

   价格和质量是两个主要考虑的问题。

3. 体贴；关心[U][（+for）]
   He showed no consideration for his wife.

   他不体贴他的妻子。

4. 报酬，酬金；补偿费[C][S1]
5. 重要；尊敬[U]
   Cost was no consideration.

   费用无关紧要。

n.

1. careful thought.
   ▸a fact that is taken into account when making a decision.
2. thoughtfulness towards others.
3. a payment or reward.
   ▸Law  anything given or promised by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of another.
4. archaic importance.