reflection

英 [rɪ'flekʃ(ə)n] 美 [rɪ'flɛkʃən]
  • n. 反射;沉思;映象
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reflection 反映,反射,沉思

来自 reflect,反映,反射,沉思。

reflection (n.)
late 14c., reflexion, in reference to surfaces throwing back light or heat, from Late Latin reflexionem (nominative reflexio) "a reflection," literally "a bending back," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reflectere "to bend back, bend backwards, turn away," from re- "back" (see re-) + flectere "to bend" (see flexible). Of the mind, from 1670s. Meaning "remark made after turning back one's thought on some subject" is from 1640s. Spelling with -ct- recorded from late 14c., established 18c., by influence of the verb.
1. On reflection, he says, he very much regrets the comments.
经过反省,他说自己对所作的评论感到非常后悔。

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2. I couldn't bear to see my reflection in the mirror.
我不忍看镜子里自己的样子。

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3. After days of reflection she decided to write back.
想了几天之后她决定回信。

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4. Infection with head lice is no reflection on personal hygiene.
头上生虱子并不说明不讲个人卫生。

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5. He admired his reflection in the mirror.
他欣赏着自己在镜中的影像。

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