区别辨析considerate、thoughtful与attentive

considerate、thoughtful与attentive这些形容词均含“关心的、体贴的”之意。

considerate : 指能设身处地为别人着想,给予同情或谅解。

  • She is always polite and considerate towards her employees.
    她对待雇员总是客客气气,关心体谅。
  • It was very considerate of him to wait.
    他一直在等候着,真是体贴人。

thoughtful : 指为他人着想,主动关怀,做有益于他人的事。

  • It was very thoughtful of you to send the flowers.
    你送花来,想得真周到。
  • a thoughtful and caring man.
    体贴入微、关心他人的男人

attentive : 指对人关怀备至,热情周到,这可能出于真诚,也可能出于私利。

  • The hotel staff are friendly and attentive.
    旅馆人员友好而且照顾周到。
  • At society parties he is attentive to his wife.
    在社交聚会上,他对妻子体贴周到。