deliberate
US: /dɪˈɫɪbɝˌeɪt/, /dɪˈɫɪbɝət/, /dɪˈɫɪbɹət/
English Vietnamese dictionary
deliberate /di'libərit/
- tính từ
- có suy nghĩ cân nhắc; thận trọng
- to be deliberate in speech: ăn nói có suy nghĩ cân nhắc
- a deliberate statement: lời tuyên bố thận trọng
- có tính toán, cố ý, chủ tâm
- a deliberate lie: lời nói dối cố ý
- thong thả, khoan thai, không vội vàng
- to walk with deliberate steps: đi những bước khoan thai
- có suy nghĩ cân nhắc; thận trọng
- động từ
- cân nhắc kỹ càng; suy nghĩ chín chắn
- trao đổi kỹ lưỡng, thảo luận kỹ lưỡng, bàn bạc kỹ lưỡng
- to deliberate an (upon, over, about) a matter: bàn bạc kỹ lưỡng về một vấn đề gì
Advanced English dictionary
adjective, verb
+ adjective
1 done on purpose rather than by accident
Synonym: PLANNED
a deliberate act of vandalism + The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government.
2 (of a movement or an action) done slowly and carefully: She spoke in a slow and deliberate way.
+ verb
to think very carefully about sth, usually before making a decision: [V] The jury deliberated for five days before finding him guilty. + They deliberated on whether to continue with the talks. [also V wh-]
Thesaurus dictionary
adj.
1 intentional, planned, studied, wilful, intended, premeditated, calculated, conscious, prearranged, purposeful, preconceived, considered; cold-blooded:
The insult was deliberate, not a slip.
2 slow, methodical, careful, unhurried, paced, measured, regular, even, steady, sure, unhesitating, unfaltering, confident:
He moved across the room with a deliberate step and tore the medals from the general's tunic.
3 careful, prudent, cautious, painstaking, discreet, considered, considerate, thoughtful, well thought out, thorough, methodical, systematic, fastidious, orderly, punctilious, dispassionate, cool, composed, collected, calm, serene, unruffled:
A deliberate speaker, he chose his words with care.
v.
4 consider, ponder, think (about or over), weigh, debate, meditate (on or over), reflect (on or over), cogitate (on or over), study:
I shall need a few days to deliberate on that question.
Concise English dictionary
deliberates|deliberated|deliberatingdɪ'lɪbərət
verb
+think about carefully; weigh
+discuss the pros and cons of an issue
adj.
+by conscious design or purpose
+with care and dignity
+produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
+marked by careful consideration or reflection
+carefully thought out in advance
