Definition: to think about something for a long time or in a serious way Level: C2
她坐在那里,认真思考着自己的未来。
She sat there, ___contemplating her future.
在签合同之前,我认真考虑了好几天。
Before signing the contract, I ___contemplated it for days.
他安静地坐着,思考着下一步行动。
He sat quietly, ___contemplating his next move.