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reflects

UK //rɪˈflekts//US //rɪˈflekts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'reflectere',由 're-'(回)和 'flectere'(弯曲)组成,原意为"折回"或"弯曲返回"。

verb

❶ 指光线、声音等在表面反弹或折返的现象,常用于描述镜子、水面等物体的反光特性。

“The lake reflects the moonlight beautifully at night.”

(夜晚的湖面美丽地映照着月光。)

“Her glasses reflected the sunlight, making it hard to see her eyes.”

(她的眼镜反射阳光,让人看不清她的眼睛。)

❶ 表示某事物或情况显示出某种特质、态度或状况,常用于抽象概念的表达。

“His calm demeanor reflects his years of meditation practice.”

(他平静的举止反映出他多年冥想练习的成果。)

“The report reflects the current economic challenges faced by the country.”

(这份报告反映了该国当前面临的经济挑战。)

同义词:mirrors, echoes, shows, demonstrates, indicates

常见短语

reflect on — 表示仔细思考或回顾某件事情,通常带有反思或评估的意味。

“She took a moment to reflect on her career choices.”

(她花了一点时间反思自己的职业选择。)

reflect well/badly on — 指某事物给某人或某组织带来好或坏的影响,影响其声誉或形象。

“The team's success reflects well on the entire company.”

(团队的成功给整个公司带来了良好的影响。)