reconsider
UK/riːkən'sɪdə/US/.ri:kәn'sidә/
B2
Definitions
v.
To think about a decision or opinion again, possibly changing it
重新考虑，重新审议
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre-again, back
+
considertogether, with
=reconsider
re- (again) + consider = to consider again, often with a view to changing one's mind.
Common Collocations
- 1.reconsider a decision重新考虑决定
- 2.reconsider one's position重新审视立场
- 3.urge to reconsider敦促重新考虑
- 4.reconsider the offer重新考虑提议
Example Sentences
- 1.
We urge the board to reconsider its decision.
- 2.
He asked her to reconsider before turning down the job.