reflect
verb uk/rɪˈflekt/ us/rɪˈflekt/
(RETURN)
B2 [ I or T ]反射（光、热、声等）;反映，映出（影像）
If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it.
He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window. 他在水中／镜子里／商店橱窗玻璃上看到了自己的影像。
The light reflected off the surface of the water. 光在水面上产生反射。
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- The candlelight reflected on his gold wristwatch.
- Her black hair reflected the light from the garden as if it were a lantern.
- The whole place was aglow, with amber light reflected off teak veneer.
- The shiny brass reflected the light like a mirror.
- I could see my face reflected in his glasses.
(SHOW)
B2 [ T ]显示；反映；表达
to show, express, or be a sign of something
The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits. 这些统计数据显示出人们的消费习惯发生了变化。
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- Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?
- This poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs.
- The results of the survey reflect a considerable shift in attitudes towards the legal profession.
- The sombre atmosphere in the changing room reflected the mood of the team after its defeat in the final.
- They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city.
(THINK)
B2 [ I ] formal深思，考虑，认真思考（尤指可能性或意见）
to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions
The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do). 经理要求给他一些时间好好想一想（怎么办）。
[ + that ] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him. 她心想这很可能是她最后一次见他了。
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- It provides one with a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude.
- The writer reflects on human injustice and iniquity.
- In many of his poems the poet reflects on the quietude of the countryside.
- He paused for a moment and reflected on the work in front of him.
- He spent the evening reflecting on the day's events.
Phrasal verb
reflect on someone/something 使给人（尤指不好的）印象（或评价）
to affect other people's opinion of someone or something, especially in a bad way
When one player behaves disgracefully, it reflects (badly) on the whole team. 一个球员的不光彩行为会给整个球队带来（很坏的）影响。
The whole affair does not reflect well on the government. 整个事件不会给政府带来什么好的影响。