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reflexion

/rɪˈflek.ʃən/

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noun

/rɪˈflek.ʃən/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее явление отражения волны от поверхности, а также мысль или образ, возникающие в результате этого процесса.

A noun referring to the phenomenon of a wave being thrown back from a surface, or a thought or image produced by such a process.

  1. Wave reflectionB2formalscientific

    The phenomenon of a propagating wave, such as light or sound, being thrown back from a surface.

    ruОтражение волн

    • The reflexion of light off the water created a dazzling effect.
    • Sound reflexion in a canyon can produce an echo.
    • The scientist studied the reflexion of radio waves.

    Synonymsechoreboundreflectionreverberation

  2. Expression without wordsC1formal

    A manifestation or representation of something without using verbal language.

    ruОтражение

    • Her smile was a reflexion of her inner joy.
    • The painting is a reflexion of the artist's emotions.
    • His silence was a reflexion of his deep thought.

    Synonymsexpressionmanifestationreflection

  3. Careful remarkC1formal

    A comment or statement that shows careful thought or consideration.

    ruРазмышление

    • He made a reflexion on the importance of education.
    • Her reflexion on the matter was insightful.
    • The speaker offered a reflexion about the future of technology.

    Synonymscommentobservationremarkstatementthought

  4. Deep considerationB2formal

    A calm, lengthy, and intent process of thinking.

    ruРазмышление

    • After much reflexion, she decided to change her career.
    • He sat in quiet reflexion by the window.
    • The book encourages deep reflexion on life's meaning.

    Synonymscogitationcontemplationdeliberationmeditationmusingruminationthought

  5. Reflective abilityB2formalscientific

    The ability of a surface to reflect beams or rays of light.

    ruОтражательная способность

    • The mirror's reflexion was remarkably clear.
    • Polished metal has high reflexion for light.
    • The reflexion of the surface was measured in the lab.

    Synonymsreflectancereflectivity

  6. Mirror imageB1formal

    A likeness in which left and right are reversed, as seen in a mirror.

    ruОтражение

    • He saw his own reflexion in the still water.
    • The reflexion in the mirror showed a reversed image.
    • She admired her reflexion in the glass.

    Synonymsimagemirror imagereflection

  7. Reflected imageB1formal

    The image of something as reflected by a mirror or other reflective material.

    ruОтражение

    • The reflexion of the mountains in the lake was breathtaking.
    • He studied his reflexion in the polished table.
    • The reflexion of the sunset on the window was beautiful.

    Synonymsimagelikenessmirror imagereflection

Forms
  • reflexions plural form
  • reflexions' possessive plural form
  • reflexion's possessive singular form