reflect

• 动词，表示深入或仔细思考某事，也指光、热或声音的反射，或对事物的反映、体现。

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.

   反射

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

   同义词echomirrorreturnreverberatethrow back

   反义词absorb

2. Show or be a sign ofB2formal

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

   反映

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

   同义词bespeakbetraydemonstratedenotedisplayevinceindicatemanifestmirrorregisterrevealshow

   反义词concealdisguisehidemask

3. Think deeplyB2formal

   To think carefully and deeply about something.

   深思

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

   同义词cogitatecontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderruminatethink