/dəˈlɪbəreɪt ||; dɪˈlɪbəˌret/verb [I,T] (formal 正式) to think about or discuss sth fully before making a decision 仔细考虑；深入商讨；商议: The judges deliberated for an hour before announcing the winner. 评判员商议了一个小时才宣布优胜者。