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reflectverb(RETURN)B2[IorT]If asurfacereflectslight,heat,sound, or animage, itsendsthelight, etc. back and does notabsorbit: 反射(光、热、声等);反映,映出(影像) Hesawhimself reflectedinthewater/mirror/shopwindow.他在水中/镜子里/商店橱窗玻璃上看到了自己的影像。 Thelightreflectedoffthesurfaceof thewater.光在水面上产生反射。 - Thecandlelightreflected on hisgoldwristwatch.
- Herblackhairreflected thelightfrom thegardenas if it were alantern.
- Thewholeplacewasaglow, withamberlightreflected offteakveneer.
- Theshinybrassreflected thelightlike amirror.
- I couldseemyfacereflected in hisglasses.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesPhysics: optics, microscopy & lasers - anti-reflection
- anti-reflective
- chromatic aberration
- concentrator
- converging lens
- electron microscope
- eyepiece
- field glasses
- lens
- magnification
- magnifying glass
- opera glasses
- optics
- polarization
- polarize
- polarized
- polarizer
- reflecting telescope
- reflection
- transparency
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Physical & chemical processes reflectverb(SHOW)B2[T]to show,express, or be asignof something: 显示;反映;表达 Thestatisticsreflect achangein people'sspendinghabits.这些统计数据显示出人们的消费习惯发生了变化。 - Doestelevisionadequatelyreflect theethnicandculturaldiversityof thecountry?
- Thispoemreflects the poet'sloveofnatureand hisreligiousbeliefs.
- Theresultsof thesurveyreflect aconsiderableshiftinattitudestowards thelegalprofession.
- Thesombreatmospherein thechangingroomreflected themoodof theteamafteritsdefeatin thefinal.
- Theyarguethat themembershipof the Council does not reflect theracialmake-upof thecity.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesShowing and demonstrating - act out
- attest
- bespeak
- betray
- breastbeating
- bring
- define
- demonstrative
- glimmer
- indicate
- masterclass
- point (something/someone) out
- point the wayidiom
- point to/towardssomething
- probatory
- produce
- speak
- visualization
- wear
- whiff
See more results » reflectverb(THINK)B2[I]formaltothinkcarefully,especiallyaboutpossibilitiesandopinions: 深思,考虑,认真思考(尤指可能性或意见) Themanagerdemandedtimeto reflect (onwhat to do).经理要求给他一些时间好好想一想(怎么办)。 [+ that]She reflectedthatthis wasprobablythe lasttimeshe wouldseehim.她心想这很可能是她最后一次见他了。 Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examplesto think carefully about something - considerDon't make any decisions before you've considered the matter.
- contemplateHe lay in a hospital bed contemplating his future.
- ponderShe sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game.
- mull overI need a few days to mull things over before I decide.
- reflectI spent a lot of time reflecting on what he'd said.
- agonizeShe agonized for days before agreeing to take the job.
See more results » - Itprovidesone with achanceto reflect onspiritualmattersinsolitude.
- Thewriterreflects onhumaninjusticeandiniquity.
- In many of hispoemsthepoetreflects on thequietudeof thecountryside.
- Hepausedfor amomentand reflected on theworkinfrontof him.
- Hespenttheeveningreflecting on the day'sevents.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesThinking and contemplating - a brown studyidiom
- agonize
- agonize over/aboutsomething
- beard-stroking
- bethink
- dip
- harbour
- in the cold light of dayidiom
- introspect
- introspection
- joined-up thinking
- lateral thinking
- reflection
- rumination
- run throughsomeone'smind/headidiom
- scratch
- scratchyourheadidiom
- self-contemplation
- self-reflection
- weigh
See more results » Phrasal verbreflect onsomeone/something (Definition ofreflectfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)reflect| American Dictionaryreflectverb(SEND BACK)[I/T]physicstosendbacklight,heat,energy, orsoundfrom asurface: [T]Light-coloredclothingreflects the sun’sheatratherthanabsorbingit. [I]Moonlight reflected off thesurfaceof thelake. reflectverb(SHOW)[T]to show,express, or be asignof something: Hisblankfacereflected hisboredom. reflectverb(THINK)Shefeltsheneededtimeto reflect on what to do next. reflector
His newlightingsystemuseslampsandreflectors. Idiomreflect onsomeone/something (Definition ofreflectfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)Examplesofreflectreflect Particularly troubling to us is that no means is offered for determining at what time(s) a given parameter reflects either planning or control.From theCambridge English Corpus We should note, however, that it is questionable to what extent such taxonomiesreflectthe nature of the underlying psychological processes.From theCambridge English Corpus This point is reflected in the pupil's reactions illustrated above.From theCambridge English Corpus In the model, word final stops and fricatives were given weaker representations in the normal case toreflecttheir lower salience.From theCambridge English Corpus This ambivalence was reflected in the continuous violation of the cease-fire agreement by both parties.From theCambridge English Corpus Memory complaints doreflectperceptions of past memory performance and are also an early manifestation of memory impairment.From theCambridge English Corpus Sandalwood is graded into a number of classes whichreflectdifferent quality of scented heartwood and to distinguish between dried heartwood and sapwood timber.From theCambridge English Corpus More policies thatreflectsystems thinking are needed.From theCambridge English Corpus The theoretical debate has moved beyond the subject of interpretation of the past, to the necessity toreflecton archaeology itself.From theCambridge English Corpus The themesreflectthe research interests of the various authors.From theCambridge English Corpus If his wife did these things, it reflected well on the man.From theCambridge English Corpus Interestingly, the above study, although discusses course content in detail, doesreflectthe evaluations from perceived student's needs.From theCambridge English Corpus The log(likelihood) is substantially worse, reflecting the large sample size in the simulation.From theCambridge English Corpus Moreover, in many cases, the rejection rates based on finite-sample critical values increase substantially, reflecting the convergence of asymptotic and finite-sample critical values.From theCambridge English Corpus The reduced exercise performance mayreflectlack of habitual exercise patterns and training background.From theCambridge English Corpus These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. #https://dictionary.cambridge.org//dictionary/english/reflect## |