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reflection

/ri-flek-shuhn/US // rɪˈflɛk ʃən //UK // (rɪˈflɛkʃən) //

反射,反映,反思,反照

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
    • : an image; representation; counterpart.
    • : a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.
    • : a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
    • : an unfavorable remark or observation.
    • : the casting of some imputation or reproach.
    • : Physics, Optics. the return of light, heat, sound, etc., after striking a surface.something so reflected, as heat or especially light.
    • : Mathematics. the replacement of each point on one side of a line by the point symmetrically placed on the other side of the line. the replacement of each point on one side of a plane by the symmetric point on the other side of the plane.
    • : Anatomy. the bending or folding back of a part upon itself.

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Examples

  • The KPIs you assign to your promotion strategy will be a unique reflection of your business goals, so it’s possible that your list ends up looking a bit different.

  • I believe in constant reflection both personally and professionally.

  • You feel familiar thoughts and impulses stir in you, and yet already you sense the effect of the mirrored reflection upon yourself, a reflection to which you are attracted, and from which, simultaneously, you recoil.

  • This gives you a background that contrasts with the space junk, which reflect light more brightly since they’re closer to Earth, so you no longer have to wait till twilight or pre-dawn to get sunlight reflection measurements.

  • The move “is a reflection of our confidence in the future of India and its digital economy,” the company said in a blog post.

  • The sickness in her mind was a reflection of the sickness of her life, a sickness created by her family and her society.

  • Before we get to all that, permit me a brief reflection on this matter of Steve Scalise.

  • A few minor notes, born of reflection: Traditionally, the best columns are dominated by politics—its most popular topic.

  • Like Lent, the season of Advent was a period of reflection and fasting, and items such as dairy and sugar were forbidden.

  • There was a fear growing inside of me that my imperfect bruised college experience was a reflection of my own damaged self.

  • Arrived at the dépôt, I discharged my porter, sat down and waited for the place to open, with ample leisure for reflection.

  • You speak with about as little reflection as we might expect from one of those children down there playing in the sand.

  • But he could not bear the reflection, and with fevered impatience, he hurried through the business of the morning.

  • Here he can inspect what he sees, say the reflection of the face of his mother or nurse, and compare it at once with the original.

  • You know the fable about the dog who dropped his meat in the water, trying to snap at its reflection?