n. 注视, 沉思, 盘算

[法] 默察, 意图, 期待

Contemplation \Con`tem*pla"tion\, n. [F. contemplation, L.
contemplatio.]
1. The act of the mind in considering with attention;
continued attention of the mind to a particular subject;
meditation; musing; study.

In contemplation of created things,
By steps we may ascend to God. --Milton.

Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought
into the mind for some time actually in view.
--Locke.

2. Holy meditation. [Obs.]

To live in prayer and contemplation. --Shak.

3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen;
expectation; the act of intending or purposing.

In contemplation of returning at an early date, he
left. --Reid.

{To have in contemplation}, to inted or purpose, or to have
under consideration.