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.
双语例句
1. He got sent off for deliberate handball in the 32nd minute.
他在第32分钟时因故意手球犯规被罚下场。
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2. The Deputy Commander has condemned this weekend's protest as deliberate provocation.
副指挥官谴责本周末的抗议活动是蓄意挑衅。
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3. It's not clear whether the incident was an accident or deliberate.
还不清楚这起事件是意外还是蓄意所为。
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4. It was both deliberate and malicious, not to mention clever.
这件事是处心积虑、早有预谋的，更不用说其手段的高明。
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5. It has a deliberate policy to introduce world art to Britain.