reflection
[rɪ'flek.ʃən] noun
RETURN 返回
IMPROVER countable or uncountable
■the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface 映射；映照出的影像；反射•In Greek mythology, Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.希腊神话中的那喀索斯爱上了自己在水池中的倒影。 •He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection.他用银箔围住火炉来增加热的反射。
[rɪ'flek.ʃən] noun
SIGN 显示
ADVANCED countable usually singular
■a sign or result of something 显示；反映；表达•The fact that soldiers are on the streets is a reflection of how terrified the government is.街头部署了士兵，这一情况显示出政府是多么惊恐。
[rɪ'flek.ʃən] noun
THOUGHT 思考
countable or uncountable formal
■serious and careful thought 沉思；深思；审慎的思考•On reflection (= After considering it) , I decided I had been wrong.经过审慎的思考，我认定以前是我错了。 •After thirty years as a judge, her reflections on/about justice were well worth listening to.她当了30年法官，所以她对司法制度的意见很值得一听。
[rɪ'flek.ʃən] noun
a reflection on sb/sth
■something that makes other people have a particular opinion about someone or something, especially a bad opinion 给…带来（尤指不好的）影响的事情；招致对…非议的事情•Low test scores are a sad reflection on our school system.学生考分低，这使我们学校的体制遭受非议。 |