1 consider sb/sth (for/as sth);consider doing sth to think about sth carefully, often before making a decision 考虑: She had never considered nursing as a career. 她从没有想过以当护士为职业。We're considering going to Spain for our holidays. 我们计划到西班牙度假。

2 consider sb/sth (as/to be) sth;consider that... to think about sb/sth in a particular way 认为；视为: He considered the risk (to be) too great. 他认为风险太大。He considered that the risk was too great. 他认为风险太大。Jane considers herself an expert on the subject. 简认为自己是这个问题的专家。

3 to remember or pay attention to sth, especially sb's feelings 顾及，考虑到（尤指某人的感受）: I can't just move abroad. I have to consider my family. 我不能随便移居国外，我得顾及我的家人。