| 单词 | reflect |
| 释义 | reflect —reflect /rɪˈflekt/ verb [I or T] (RETURN) ↑Verb Endings for reflect ► B2 If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it: » He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.» The light reflected off the surface of the water.Thesaurus+: ↑Optics, microscopy and lasers , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lensesThesaurus+: ↑Physical and chemical processesWord Builder:–Nouns: reflection–Adjectives: reflective–Verbs: reflect• • • Extra Examples:» The candlelight reflected on his gold wristwatch.» Her black hair reflected the light from the garden as if it were a lantern.» The whole place was aglow, with amber light reflected off teak veneer.» The shiny brass reflected the light like a mirror.» I could see my face reflected in his glasses.verb [I] FORMAL (THINK) ↑Verb Endings for reflect ► B2 to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions: » The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).» [+ that] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him.Thesaurus+: ↑Thinking and contemplating• • • Extra Examples:» It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude.» The writer reflects on human injustice and iniquity.» In many of his poems the poet reflects on the quietude of the countryside.» He paused for a moment and reflected on the work in front of him.» He spent the evening reflecting on the day's events.verb [T] (SHOW) ↑Verb Endings for reflect ► B2 to show, express, or be a sign of something: » The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating• • • Extra Examples:» Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?» This poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs.» The results of the survey reflect a considerable shift in attitudes towards the legal profession.» The sombre atmosphere in the changing room reflected the mood of the team after its defeat in the final.» They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city. |
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