英语专四常见词辨析一百九十二

considerate, thoughtful, attentive

这些形容词均含“关心的，体贴的”之意。

considerate : 指能设身处地为别人着想，给予同情或谅解。

We think that he is the most considerate person we have ever met.（我们认为他在我们碰到的人中间是最能体谅人的。）

It was very considerate of you to send me a postcard.（你想得真周到, 寄给我明信片。）

thoughtful : 指为他人着想，主动关怀，做有益于他人的事。

She is thoughtful for her friends.（她很体贴她的朋友们。）

It was thoughtful of you to send me the gift.（谢谢你这么体贴送我礼物。）

attentive : 指对人关怀备至，热情周到，这可能出于真诚，也可能出于私利。

She was very attentive to her guests.（她对客人招待得十分周到。）