noun🔗Share事后诸葛亮, 马后炮。 A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient."She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did."她打包凉鞋只是后来才想到的，但她很高兴自己带了。mindactionoutcomeplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share事后诸葛亮, 马后炮. Something additional to the original plan or concept."This whole remodeling was an afterthought; we were only going to paint and call it good."整个装修计划都是后来才决定的，我们本来只是打算刷个漆就算完事。planbusinessactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share事后诸葛亮, 马后炮 (very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) To expound as an afterthought."After the argument, he afterthought that he should have spoken more calmly. "争吵过后，他才事后诸葛亮地说，他当时应该更冷静地说话。languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share事后诸葛亮, 马后炮 To think about after the fact, reflect on."She afterthought about her rude reply and immediately sent an apology. "她事后反思了自己粗鲁的回复，并立刻发了道歉信。mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share后悔，懊悔. To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret."After the argument, Sarah afterthought her harsh words to her brother. "争吵过后，莎拉后悔对她弟弟说了那些狠话。emotionmindguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
