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reflector

/ri-flek-ter/US // rɪˈflɛk tər //UK // (rɪˈflɛktə) //

反射器,反射镜,反光镜,反射板

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person or thing that reflects.
    • : a body, surface, or device that reflects light, heat, sound, or the like.
    • : See under telescope.
    • : a substance, as graphite or heavy water, used to prevent the escape of neutrons from the core of a nuclear reactor.

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Examples

  • For an expansive view of the cosmos, this computerized telescope pick features a Newtonian reflector optical design with a 130mm-aperture that lets you see the clouds around Jupiter and the surface of the moon in great detail.

  • Iwasaka hopes to create human-made counterparts to the fish reflectors.

  • It will hold the 10 scientific payloads, which NASA describes here, including a new laser reflector array and an experimental radiation-tolerant computer.

  • The driver wore reflector shades, and his hair was buzzed short.

  • A conservative estimate places the number within reach of the Crossley reflector at about 120,000.

  • The movable hour circle and driving wheel of the Crossley reflector has two sets of graduations.

  • At present the Crossley reflector is being used for photographing nebulæ, for which purpose it is very effective.

  • The Crossley reflector promises to be useful in a number of fields which are fairly well defined.

  • A piece of tin, or bright metal, is placed beneath each globe for a reflector.