adj. 相当大的，相当重要的；（人）显要的，值得尊敬的
[
比较级
more considerable
最高级
most considerable
]
词根：consider
adj.
considered 经过深思熟虑的；被尊重的
adv.
considerably 相当地；非常地
n.
consideration 考虑；原因；关心；报酬
vi.
consider 考虑；认为；细想
vt.
consider 考虑；认为；考虑到；细想
1.I have spent a considerable portion of my life here.
我已在这里度过了一生中的大部分时光。
2.John's presence caused her considerable discomfort.
约翰在场使她颇为尴尬。
3.The project has demanded considerable investment of time and effort.
该项目已让我们投入了相当多的时间和精力。
4.There is (a) considerable overlap between the two subjects.
两门科目之间有相当多的共通之处。
5.The news was greeted with considerable popular acclamation.
这条新闻迎来了相当广泛的喝彩。
6.A number of the monuments are of considerable antiquity.
有些历史遗迹相当古老。