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reflection

🇬🇧 UK/ri'flekʃәn/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

An image thrown back from a mirror or surface; the return of light or sound from a surface; careful thought or consideration.

反射;映像;倒影;深思;反映

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
flectbend, turn, curve
+
ionact, process, state
=reflection

Common Collocations

  • 1.deep reflection深刻反思
  • 2.on reflection经过深思后
  • 3.catch one's reflection看到自己的倒影
  • 4.reflection of light光的反射

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She caught her reflection in the shop window and paused to straighten her hair.

  • 2.

    After much reflection, he decided to resign from his position and pursue a new career.

  • 3.

    The reflection of sunlight off the water made it difficult to see clearly.

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