好词典

reflective

UK //rɪˈflek.tɪv//US //rɪˈflek.tɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'reflectere',意为 '弯曲' 或 '反射',后通过法语 'réfléchir' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指物体表面能够反射光线的,通常用于描述镜子、水面等能映出影像的特性。

“The lake was so calm and reflective that it looked like a mirror.”

(湖面平静如镜,能清晰地映出倒影。)

“She wore a jacket with reflective strips for safety at night.”

(她穿着带反光条的夹克,以确保夜间安全。)

❶ 指人深思熟虑的、善于反思的,通常用于描述一种内省或思考的状态。

“He was in a reflective mood after the meeting.”

(会议结束后,他陷入了沉思。)

“She wrote a reflective essay about her experiences abroad.”

(她写了一篇反思性的文章,讲述她在国外的经历。)

同义词:mirror-like, thoughtful, contemplative, introspective, meditative

常见短语

reflective surface — 指能够反射光线的表面,常用于描述镜子、水面或其他光滑的材料。

“The photographer used a reflective surface to create interesting light effects.”

(摄影师利用反光表面创造出有趣的光影效果。)

reflective thinking — 指深思熟虑的思维方式,通常用于描述对经验或问题进行深入分析的过程。

“Reflective thinking helps students improve their learning strategies.”

(反思性思维帮助学生改进他们的学习策略。)