给…带来(尤指不好的)影响的事情;招致对…非议的事情
something that makes other people have a particular opinion about someone or something, especially a bad opinion
Low test scores are a sad reflection on our school system. 学生考分低,这使我们的学校系统遭受非议。
It's a sobering reflection on our society that there are so many people willing to prey on people's vulnerability.
It's a worrying reflection on the world we live in where people like these are considered to be suitable leaders.
That decent people are treated in this way is a sad reflection on the times we live in.
Her nasty response during the interview was a revealing reflection on the potential liabilities of hiring her.
See also: reflection