单词 | reflect |
释义 | reflect v.   1. tr. a (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, sound, etc.). b cause to rebound (reflected light).   2. tr. (of a mirror) show an image of; reproduce to the eye or mind.   3. tr. correspond in appearance or effect to; have as a cause or source (their behaviour reflects a wish to succeed).   4. tr. a (of an action, result, etc.) show or bring (credit, discredit, etc.). b (absol.; usu. foll. by on, upon) bring discredit on.   5. a intr. (often foll. by on, upon) meditate on; think about. b tr. (foll. by that, how, etc. + clause) consider; remind oneself.   6. intr. (usu. foll. by upon, on) make disparaging remarks. Phrases and idioms reflecting telescope = REFLECTOR. Etymology: ME f. OF reflecter or L reflectere (as RE-, flectere flex- bend) |
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