ponder

动词

1. 1

   思索、沉思、琢磨

   He pondered the question for a long time before answering.

   他把那个问题思索了很久才回答。

2. 2

   考虑、斟酌常与 over、on 连用

   We pondered over whether to sell the house this year.

   我们仔细考虑了今年要不要把房子卖掉。