reflecting

• يصف الشيء الذي يعكس الضوء أو الحرارة أو الصوت، أو الشخص المتأمل المتفكر في ذاته.

Describes something that sends back light, heat, or sound, or a person who is thoughtful and contemplative.

1. Causing reflectionB2formal

   Having a surface or device that sends back light, heat, or sound.

   عاكس

   • The reflecting telescope uses mirrors to gather light.
   • Reflecting surfaces are used in solar panels to concentrate energy.
   • The building's reflecting windows reduce heat absorption.

   المرادفاتmirrorlikereflectivespecular

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التفكير العميق أو المتأني في شيء ما، أو على ارتداد الضوء أو الحرارة أو الصوت عن سطح.

A verb used to indicate the act of thinking deeply or carefully about something, or of throwing back light, heat, or sound.

1. Throw back light or soundB1formal

   To send back light, heat, or sound from a surface.

   عكس الضوء أو الصوت

   • The mirror reflects light into the room.
   • The lake reflected the mountains perfectly.
   • Sound waves reflect off hard surfaces.

   المرادفاتechomirrorreturnreverberatethrow back

   الأضدادabsorb

2. Show or be a sign ofB2formal

   To be a sign or indication of a particular situation or quality.

   يُعبِّر عن

   • His calm attitude reflects his confidence.
   • The sales figures reflect the company's success.
   • Her choice of words reflects her education.

   المرادفاتbespeakbetraydemonstratedenotedisplayevinceindicatemanifestmirrorregisterrevealshow

   الأضدادconcealdisguisehidemask

3. Think deeplyB2formal

   To think carefully and deeply about something.

   التفكير العميق

   • She reflected on her childhood memories.
   • He reflected for a moment before answering.
   • We need time to reflect on the proposal.

   المرادفاتcogitatecontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderruminatethink