reflection
UK/ri'flekʃәn/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
An image thrown back by a surface such as a mirror or water.
倒影，映像；反射
n.
Serious and careful thought; the act of thinking deeply.
深思，反思，沉思
n.
A sign or expression of something; something that shows a particular state or quality.
反映，体现，表现
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + flect (bend) + -ion (noun) = 'a bending-back.' The noun of reflect inherits the same three senses: the bent-back image in a mirror, the mind's bending-back as deep thought, and a result that bends back to reveal its cause.
Root flect still carries 6 more wordsCommon 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
- 5.a reflection of…的反映
Example Sentences
- 1.
She stared at her reflection in the shop window.
- 2.
After much reflection, he decided to quit his job.
- 3.
The high crime rate is a reflection of deep social problems.
- 4.
On reflection, I think we made the right choice.