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. 我认为他是个很能干的学生。

I consider him to be a very able student. 我认为他是个很能干的学生。

I consider him to be too lazy to be a good worker. 我认为他太懒，成不了一个好工人。

I consider him too lazy to be a good worker. 我认为他太懒，成不了一个好工人。

I'm considering changing my job. 我在考虑换个工作。

If you consider (the fact) that she's only been studying English a year, she speaks it very well. 只要想想她才学了一年英语，你就会觉得她的英语说得很好了。

I consider it a great honor to be here with you today. 我觉得今天能和你在一起，是我莫大的荣幸。