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单词 reflection
释义

reflection

UK /rɪˈflekʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularreflection
pluralreflections

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable an image that you see when you look in a mirror or other shiny surface
    reflection in:

    Anna stared at her reflection in the hall mirror.

    reflection of:

    We could see the reflection of clouds on the water.

    Synonyms and related words

    Images in mirrors
  2. 2
    uncountable careful thought about something

    After a period of reflection, Russell decided to leave.

    on/upon reflection (=after thinking about something carefully):

    At the time I thought I was right, but on reflection I think perhaps I wasn’t.

    Synonyms and related words

    Careful thought
    1. 2a
      plural formalyour reflections on something are your ideas or opinions about it that you have thought about carefully
      Synonyms and related words

      Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
  3. 3
    countable something that clearly shows something
    reflection of:

    Your choice of clothes is a reflection of your personality.

    true/accurate reflection:

    The play isn’t a true reflection of Roman times.

    Synonyms and related words

    Proof and evidence
  4. 4
    uncountable physicsthe process of reflecting light, sound, or images
    Synonyms and related words

    Physical forces and processes

phrases

be a reflection on

reflection

US /rɪˈflekʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularreflection
pluralreflections

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable an image that you see when you look in a mirror or other shiny surface
    reflection in:

    Anna stared at her reflection in the hall mirror.

    reflection of:

    We could see the reflection of clouds on the water.

    Synonyms and related words

    Images in mirrors
  2. 2
    uncountable careful thought about something

    After a period of careful reflection, Russell decided to leave.

    on/upon reflection (=after thinking about something carefully):

    At the time I thought I was right, but on reflection I’m not so sure.

    Synonyms and related words

    Careful thought
    1. 2a
      plural formalyour reflections on something are your ideas or opinions about it that you have thought about carefully
      Synonyms and related words

      Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
  3. 3
    countable something that clearly shows something
    reflection of:

    Your choice of clothes is a reflection of your personality.

    true/accurate reflection:

    The play isn’t a true reflection of Roman times.

    Synonyms and related words

    Proof and evidence
  4. 4
    uncountable physicsthe process of reflecting light, sound, or images
    Synonyms and related words

    Physical forces and processes

phrases

be a reflection on
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