词组 | reflection |
释义 | reflection /rɪˈflekʃən/ noun 1. an image that you can see in a mirror, a glass, or waterverbssee sb’s/sth’s reflection You could see the reflection of the moon in the lake.look at your reflection I looked at my reflection in the mirror.examine/study your reflection She stopped to examine her reflection.admire your reflection (=look at it and think you look good) He admired his reflection in a shop window as he passed.prepositionsa reflection in sth He could see his reflection in the water.the reflection of sth I like the way the artist has painted the reflection of the boat.2. something that shows what something else is like, or that is a sign of a particular situationadjectivesan accurate/true reflection These reports were not an accurate reflection of people’s attitudes.a fair reflection (=reasonable and right) The score was 4–1, which was a fair reflection of the difference between the teams.a direct reflection This child’s behaviour is a direct reflection of its parents’ behaviour.a sad reflection The fact that nobody stopped to help her is a sad reflection on society.a pale reflection (=similar to, but not as good as, something else) The film is only a pale reflection of the book.prepositionsa reflection of sth His speech was an accurate reflection of the public mood.a reflection on sb/sth A student’s grades are not always a reflection on the teacher.3. careful thoughtadjectivesquiet reflection The gardens are a lovely place for quiet reflection.calm reflection They acted in a panic, without taking time for calm reflection.mature reflection On mature reflection we often change the opinions of our youth.theological/philosophical reflection He was a man of action, not much given to philosophical reflection.prepositionson reflection also upon reflection formal (=after thinking carefully about it) On reflection, I realized I was wrong.phrasesa moment’s reflection also a moment of reflection After a moment’s reflection, she had the answer. |
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