例句：
(英) John had intended to quit, but on second thoughts, he gave up the idea.
(美) John had intended to quit, but on second thought, he gave up the idea.
解釋：
(英) on second thoughts：重新考慮後；進一步考慮後。
(美) on second thought：重新考慮後；進一步考慮後。
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