Language Point 24

... many electrical companies consider nuclear energy too expensive ... (Para. 11)

Meaning: ... many electrical companies consider that nuclear energy is too expensive ...

Please study the following sentences and notice the usage of the word "consider" .

I consider him a very able student. 我認為他是個很能干的學生。

I consider him to be a very able student. 我認為他是個很能干的學生。

I consider him to be too lazy to be a good worker. 我認為他太懶，成不了一個好工人。

I consider him too lazy to be a good worker. 我認為他太懶，成不了一個好工人。

I'm considering changing my job. 我在考慮換個工作。

If you consider (the fact) that she's only been studying English a year, she speaks it very well. 只要想想她才學了一年英語，你就會覺得她的英語說得很好了。

I consider it a great honor to be here with you today. 我覺得今天能和你在一起，是我莫大的榮幸。