heart-searching

1. After much heart-searching they decided to separate.
   他们考虑再三之後，决定分开。

heart-search.ing

n.（名词）
An examination of one`s conscience, innermost feelings, and motives.
反省：对良心、内心情感和动机的审查

【引伸】
heart.-search.ing
adj.（形容词）