considerate, thoughtful, attentive
這些形容詞均含“關心的,體貼的”之意。
considerate : 指能設身處地為別人著想,給予同情或諒解。
We think that he is the most considerate person we have ever met.(我們認為他在我們碰到的人中間是最能體諒人的。)
It was very considerate of you to send me a postcard.(你想得真周到, 寄給我明信片。)
thoughtful : 指為他人著想,主動關懷,做有益于他人的事。
She is thoughtful for her friends.(她很體貼她的朋友們。)
It was thoughtful of you to send me the gift.(謝謝你這么體貼送我禮物。)
attentive : 指對人關懷備至,熱情周到,這可能出于真誠,也可能出于私利。
She was very attentive to her guests.(她對客人招待得十分周到。)