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reflectively

UK //rɪˈflek.tɪv.li//US //rɪˈflek.tɪv.li//

词源

源自拉丁语 'reflectere'(意为'弯曲、回转'),通过古法语 'reflectif' 进入英语,加上副词后缀 '-ly' 构成。

adverb

❶ 以沉思或深思熟虑的方式行事或思考,表现出对某事的深入思考或反思。

“She nodded reflectively before answering the question.”

(她在回答问题前沉思地点了点头。)

“He stared reflectively at the painting, lost in thought.”

(他沉思地盯着那幅画,陷入了深思。)

同义词:thoughtfully, contemplatively, meditatively

常见短语

speak reflectively — 以深思熟虑的方式说话,通常表现出对话题的深入思考。

“He spoke reflectively about the challenges he faced in his career.”

(他沉思地谈论了他在职业生涯中遇到的挑战。)