reflect
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++re·flect /rɪˈflekt/ ●●● S2 W1 verb 
1 image 影像 [transitive] if a person or a thing is reflected in a mirror, glass, or water, you can see an image of the person or thing on the surface of the mirror, glass, or water 反映，照出〔影像〕be reflected in something She could see her face reflected in the car’s windshield. 她看到自己的脸映照在汽车的挡风玻璃上。n Grammar Reflect is usually passive in this meaning.2 be a sign of STH 是某事物的标志 [transitive]SHOW/BE A SIGN OF to show or be a sign of a particular situation or feeling 显示；反映 The drop in consumer spending reflects concern about the economy. 消费支出的下降反映出人们对经济的担忧。be reflected in something The increasing racial diversity of the US is reflected in the latest census statistics. 美国社会种族越来越多元化的现象反映在最新的人口统计数据中。reflect who/what/how etc How much you’re paid reflects how important you are to the company you work for. 你报酬的高低反映你在所供职的公司里的重要性。3 light/heat/sound 光/热/声音 a) [transitive]REFLECT if a surface reflects light, heat, or sound, it sends back the light etc that reaches it 反射〔光、热或声音〕 Wear something white – it reflects the heat. 穿件白色的衣服——它能反射热。 b) [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if light, heat, or sound reflects off something it reaches, it comes back from it 〔光、热或声音从某处〕反射4 think about STH 思考某事 [intransitive, transitive]THINK ABOUT to think carefully about something, or to say something that you have been thinking about 仔细思考；表达（意见）reflect on He had time to reflect on his successes and failures. 他有时间反思他的成功和失败。reflect that Moe reflected that he had never seen Sherry so happy. 莫说他从未见过谢里这么高兴。5 reflect on/upon somebody/something phrasal verb SHOW/BE A SIGN OFto influence people’s opinion of someone or something, especially in a bad way 给…带来影响〔尤指坏影响〕 If my children are rude, that reflects on me as a parent. 假如我的孩子没有礼貌，那会使我这个做家长的丢脸。► see thesaurus at think→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
reflect• Tax studies purporting to show that most capital gains tax is paid by higher-income individuals reflect a fundamental error.• The radar signal that reflects back from the airplane is received by the radar dish and is electronically analysed.• Plant fossils are often to be found in particular beds, reflecting conditions of deposition that were just right for their preservation.• It was, she reflected, exactly the kind of place a high-flier like Luke would choose.• His fair, freckled skin and blue eyes reflect his Irish heritage.• Picasso's "Le Miroir" is a rear-view of a model reflected in a mirror.• The culture of a nation is always reflected in its language.• From my hotel room, I saw the lights of Budapest reflected in the Danube.• Eliminate narrow job-training programs, those geared to low-wage, low-skill occupations, and those that do not reflect labor-market needs.• I was dazzled by the sunlight reflecting off the wet road.• Perhaps, she reflected ruefully, she was just easily irritated.• The three-year guarantee reflects the company's confidence in the quality of its products.• However slowly, the forms tended over time to reflect the facts.• A 1995 national survey of more than 1,000 restaurant and fast-food workers reflected the findings of Lewicki and his colleagues.• The white painted walls reflected the firelight.• In warm weather, wear light-coloured clothing to reflect the heat.• If the serum albumin concentration is normal, the total serum calcium level reflects the ionized calcium concentration.• The moon reflects the sun's rays.• This poll reflects what the Republicans of California are sensing.• The poll results reflect widespread anxiety about the economy.be reflected in something• International concern was reflected in a fresh round of criticism.• If the lower cost of funding is reflected in lease payments, leasing can be more attractive for small companies.• The increased stability is reflected in T m which for nylon-6,6 is 540 K compared with 410 K for polyethylene.• Our eating habits were reflected in the amount of fresh water we drank.• The formality of staff-student relations was reflected in the conventionality of the teaching methods used.• The tradition of sporting excellence at Coleraine is reflected in the extensive list of clubs currently supported from Union funds.• This is reflected in the fact that geography provides a substantial part of the environmental teaching in key stages 1 to 4.• People's unhappiness with Congress has been reflected in the recent elections.• This, sadly, has to be reflected in the size of royalty paid to the publisher.• The mountains were reflected in the still water of the lake.be reflected in something• International concern was reflected in a fresh round of criticism.• If the lower cost of funding is reflected in lease payments, leasing can be more attractive for small companies.• The increased stability is reflected in T m which for nylon-6,6 is 540 K compared with 410 K for polyethylene.• Our eating habits were reflected in the amount of fresh water we drank.• The formality of staff-student relations was reflected in the conventionality of the teaching methods used.• The tradition of sporting excellence at Coleraine is reflected in the extensive list of clubs currently supported from Union funds.• This is reflected in the fact that geography provides a substantial part of the environmental teaching in key stages 1 to 4.• This, sadly, has to be reflected in the size of royalty paid to the publisher.reflect on• She sat reflecting on how much had changed since she'd bought the farm.Origin reflect (1300-1400) Latin reflectere “to bend back”, from flectere “to bend”re·flect verb →n GRAMMAR1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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reflect
re‧flect S2 W1 /rɪˈflekt/
verb
1. IMAGE [transitive usually passive] if a person or a thing is reflected in a mirror, glass, or water, you can see an image of the person or thing on the surface of the mirror, glass, or water
be reflected in something
She could see her face reflected in the car’s windshield.
2. BE A SIGN OF SOMETHING [transitive not usually in progressive] to show or be a sign of a particular situation or feeling:
The drop in consumer spending reflects concern about the economy.
be reflected in something
The increasing racial diversity of the US is reflected in the latest census statistics.
reflect who/what/how etc
How much you’re paid reflects how important you are to the company you work for.
3. LIGHT/HEAT/SOUND
a. [transitive] if a surface reflects light, heat, or sound, it sends back the light etc that reaches it:
Wear something white – it reflects the heat.
b. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if light, heat, or sound reflects off something it reaches, it comes back from it
4. THINK ABOUT SOMETHING [intransitive and transitive] to think carefully about something, or to say something that you have been thinking about
reflect on
He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.
reflect that
Moe reflected that he had never seen Sherry so happy.
reflect on/upon somebody/something phrasal verb
to influence people’s opinion of someone or something, especially in a bad way:
If my children are rude, that reflects on me as a parent.
■ to think about something
▪think to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etc: I’ve been thinking about what you said – maybe you’re right. | I need some time to think.
▪consider to think about something carefully before deciding what to do: Have you considered working for a year before going to college?
▪weigh (also weigh up British English) to carefully think about a plan or choice by comparing all the advantages and disadvantages involved: You need to weigh up the pros and cons (=the advantages and disadvantages), and decide which investment is the best one for you. | The committee are still weighing the alternatives.
▪give something some/a lot of thought to think carefully about something, before you make a final decision about it: Why don’t you give it some thought and then get back to me? | He had obviously given the matter a lot of thought.
▪mull something over to think about a problem, plan etc before making a decision: Can you give me a bit of time to mull it over?
▪ponder to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about something, especially a problem or something complicated: She is still pondering what to do. | Officials are pondering ways to remove the oil from the beaches.
▪contemplate to think about something you might do in the future: Did you ever contemplate resigning?
▪reflect formal to think carefully about something, especially something that happened in the past: It was a good time to reflect upon the changes that had happened in my life.
re‧flect S2 W1 /rɪˈflekt/
verb Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: reflectere 'to bend back', from flectere 'to bend'
Language: Latin
Origin: reflectere 'to bend back', from flectere 'to bend'
1. IMAGE [transitive usually passive] if a person or a thing is reflected in a mirror, glass, or water, you can see an image of the person or thing on the surface of the mirror, glass, or water
be reflected in something
2. BE A SIGN OF SOMETHING [transitive not usually in progressive] to show or be a sign of a particular situation or feeling:
be reflected in something
reflect who/what/how etc
3. LIGHT/HEAT/SOUND
a. [transitive] if a surface reflects light, heat, or sound, it sends back the light etc that reaches it:
b. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if light, heat, or sound reflects off something it reaches, it comes back from it
4. THINK ABOUT SOMETHING [intransitive and transitive] to think carefully about something, or to say something that you have been thinking about
reflect on
reflect that
reflect on/upon somebody/something phrasal verb
to influence people’s opinion of someone or something, especially in a bad way:
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