reflect - Meaning, pronunciation, collocation and usage 英漢雙解 | Mr. Ng 線上詞典

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B2 [ I or T ] If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it.反射（光、热、声等）；反映，映出（影像）

He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.他在水中／镜子里／商店橱窗玻璃上看到了自己的影像。

The light reflected off the surface of the water.光在水面上产生反射。

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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.

B2 [ T ] to show, express, or be a sign of something显示；反映；表达

The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits.这些统计数据显示出人们的消费习惯发生了变化。

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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.

B2 [ I ] formal to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions深思，考虑，认真思考（尤指可能性或意见）

The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).经理要求给他一些时间好好想一想（怎么办）。

[ + that ] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him.她心想这很可能是她最后一次见他了。

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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.