contemplation

riflessione, meditazione

Il pensare a qualcosa con calma e attenzione.

In inglese semplice: The act of thinking quietly and carefully about something.

• He sat in quiet contemplation.
• The question deserves careful contemplation.
• After hours of contemplation, she decided to leave.

Come si usa: contemplation of something (She spent the evening in contemplation of her future.)

Sinonimi: reflection, meditation

Espressioni comuni: quiet contemplation, deep contemplation, contemplation of something

contemplazione, meditazione religiosa

Riflessione silenziosa su Dio o su temi spirituali, spesso come forma di preghiera.

In inglese semplice: Quiet thought about God or spiritual matters, often as a form of prayer.

• Contemplation is part of her daily prayer.
• The monastery offers a quiet place for spiritual contemplation.
• He found peace through contemplation of divine love.

Come si usa: contemplation of something (The monks devote their mornings to contemplation of God.)

Sinonimi: meditation, devotion

Espressioni comuni: religious contemplation, spiritual contemplation, contemplation of God

attesa, aspettativa

Il pensare a qualcosa che ci si aspetta accada in futuro.

In inglese semplice: Thinking about something that is expected to happen in the future.

• Contemplation of the holiday filled him with joy.
• She trembled in contemplation of the coming trial.
• In contemplation of their reunion, he imagined her smile.

Come si usa: in contemplation of something (She smiled in contemplation of their coming reunion.)

Sinonimi: anticipation

Espressioni comuni: contemplation of something, in contemplation of

valutazione, progettazione

La condizione di un progetto o di un’azione di cui si sta considerando la realizzazione.

In inglese semplice: The state of being thought about as a possible plan or action.

• The sale is still under contemplation.
• Several changes are in contemplation.
• No further building work was under contemplation at that time.

Come si usa: be under contemplation (A new school is under contemplation.)

Sinonimi: consideration, planning

Espressioni comuni: under contemplation, in contemplation