reflect
v
1 [esp passive 尤用於被動語態
Tn, Tn.pr]
(a) ~ sb/sth (in sth) (of a mirror, etc) make a visible image of sb/sth (指鏡子等)映出某人[某物]的影像
trees reflected in a window/lake 窗上[湖中]映出的樹影
He looked at his face reflected in the mirror. 他照鏡子看看臉.
(b) ~ sth (from sth) (of a surface) throw back (light, heat, sound) (指物體表面)反射(光、 熱、 聲)
The heat reflected from the white sand formed a mirage. 熱氣經白色的沙面反射形成了蜃景.
The moon shines with reflected light. 月球是藉反射陽光而發光的.
2 [Tn] (fig 比喻) show the nature of or express (sth); correspond to 表現(某事物)的性質; 表達(某事物); 符合
Her sad looks reflected the nature of her thoughts. 她面帶憂傷顯出心事重重.
The literature of a period reflects its values and tastes. 某一時期的文學可反映出該時期的價值觀念和審美觀念.
Increased sales were reflected in higher profits. 銷售量的增加帶來了更大的利潤.
3 [I, Ipr, Tf, Tw no passive 不用於被動語態]
~ (on/upon sth) think deeply about, or remind oneself of, past events; consider 沉思或思憶(往事); 思考
I need time to reflect (on your offer/on what you offered). 我需要時間來考慮(你的建議[你提出的建議]).
She reflected that his argument was probably true. 她心想他的理由也可能對.
How distant those times seemed now, he reflected. 他在想那些日子現在已顯得多麼遙遠.
4 (idm 習語) reflect (well, badly, etc) on sb/sth show or suggest that sb/sth is sound, unsound, etc 表明或顯出某人[某事物]健全、 不健全等
This scandal will reflect badly on the Party as a whole. 這件丑聞可以說明這個黨在整體上不健康. reflect credit, discredit, etc on sb/sth (of actions, results, etc) bring honour, dishonour, etc to sb/sth (指行為、 結果等)給某人[某事物]帶來光榮、 恥辱等
These excellent results reflect great credit on all our staff. 這些優異的成績給我們全體工作人員帶來了莫大的光榮.
Stealing reflects dishonour on your family. 偷竊行為會使家人蒙羞.
?? 考研助記
re(=back)+flect(折迭):折回來- 反射
?? 擴展釋義
*[ri'flekt]vt. 反射, 反映, 招致, 深思vi. 被反射, 映出, 深思, 考慮, 指責【醫】 反射相關詞組: reflect discredit upon sb reflect credit upon sb