reflection

A noun referring to the image or representation of something as seen in a mirror or other reflective surface, or the act of serious thought or consideration.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее изображение или отражение чего-либо в зеркале или другой отражающей поверхности, а также акт глубокого размышления или обдумывания.esSustantivo que designa la imagen de algo reflejada en una superficie, como un espejo o el agua, y también el acto de pensar detenidamente o meditar sobre algo.frNom désignant une image renvoyée par une surface réfléchissante comme un miroir, ainsi que l'action de réfléchir profondément ou de méditer.deSubstantiv, das das Bild oder die Widerspiegelung von etwas in einem Spiegel oder einer anderen reflektierenden Fläche bezeichnet, sowie den Akt des tiefen Nachdenkens oder Überlegens.ptSubstantivo que designa a imagem de algo refletida em um espelho ou outra superfície refletora, bem como o ato de pensar profundamente sobre algo.zh名词，指物体在镜面或其他反射面上的映像，也指深入思考、反省或沉思的过程。arاسم يدل على صورة الشيء المنعكسة على سطح لامع كالمرآة أو الماء، وعلى عملية التفكير العميق والتأمل والتدبر.

1. Image in a surface A2 formal

   An image seen in a mirror, water, or other reflective surface.

   • She looked at her reflection in the mirror.
   • The reflection of the mountains was clear in the lake.
   • He saw his reflection in the polished floor.

   ruОтражениеesImagen en una superficie reflectantefrImage réfléchiedeSpiegelbildptReflexozh倒影arانعكاس

   Synonyms: imagelikenessmirror image

2. Thoughtful consideration B2 formal

   Serious thought or consideration about something.

   • After much reflection, she decided to change her career.
   • His essay is a reflection on modern society.
   • The book offers a deep reflection on the meaning of life.

   ruРазмышлениеesreflexión (consideración)frréflexiondeNachdenkenptReflexãozh反思arتَأَمُّل

   Synonyms: cogitationconsiderationcontemplationdeliberationmeditationmusingruminationspeculationstudythought

3. Indication or representation B2 formal

   A sign or result of a particular situation or quality.

   • The low test scores are a reflection of poor teaching.
   • Her kindness is a reflection of her upbringing.
   • The company's success is a reflection of its hard work.

   ruОтражениеesreflejo (indicación o representación)frrefletdeSpiegelbildptReflexozh反映arانعكاس

   Synonyms: demonstrationevidenceindexindicationmanifestationrepresentationsignsymboltoken

• reflections plural form
• reflections' possessive plural form
• reflection's possessive singular form