What does "mull over" mean?

To think carefully about something for a long time Deeper consideration than just thinking over, implies pondering.

How do you use "mull over" in a sentence?

I've been mulling over what you said. Give me time to mull it over. She mulled over the options.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

意味: To think carefully about something for a long time

长时间仔细思考；反复琢磨

Pensar cuidadosamente sobre algo durante mucho tiempo

熟慮する、じっくり思案する

오랫동안 신중하게 곰곰이 생각하다

Deeper consideration than just thinking over, implies pondering.

比"think over"更深入，暗示深思熟虑。

Consideración más profunda que solo "think over", implica reflexionar.

「think over」よりも深く、長時間かけて思い巡らすこと。

단순히 생각하는 것보다 더 깊이 숙고하는 것을 의미하며, 곰곰이 따져보는 뉘앙스가 있다.

Base verb: mull

Particle: over

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

I've been mulling over what you said.
我一直在琢磨你说的话
He estado dándole vueltas a lo que dijiste
あなたが言ったことをずっと考えていた
당신이 한 말을 계속 곰곰이 생각해 왔어요.
Give me time to mull it over.
给我时间好好想想
Dame tiempo para meditarlo
じっくり考える時間をください
충분히 생각할 시간을 주세요.
She mulled over the options.
她反复权衡各种选择
Ella sopesó las opciones detenidamente
彼女は選択肢をじっくり吟味した
그녀는 선택지를 신중하게 검토했다.

場面: decisions, deep thought, consideration

トーン: reflective

From grinding or pondering thoroughly.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal