early 15c., "done with careful consideration," from Latin deliberatus "resolved upon, determined," past participle of deliberare (see deliberation). Meaning "slow, consciously unhurried" is attested by 1590s. Related: Deliberately.
deliberate (v.)
1540s, from Latin deliberatus, past participle of deliberare (see deliberation). Related: Deliberated; deliberating.
雙語例句
1. He got sent off for deliberate handball in the 32nd minute.
他在第32分鐘時因故意手球犯規(guī)被罰下場。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The Deputy Commander has condemned this weekend's protest as deliberate provocation.
副指揮官譴責本周末的抗議活動是蓄意挑釁。
來自柯林斯例句
3. It's not clear whether the incident was an accident or deliberate.
還不清楚這起事件是意外還是蓄意所為。
來自柯林斯例句
4. It was both deliberate and malicious, not to mention clever.
這件事是處心積慮、早有預謀的，更不用說其手段的高明。
來自柯林斯例句
5. It has a deliberate policy to introduce world art to Britain.