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re·flec·tion (BrE also , old-fashioned re·flex·ion) BrE /rɪˈflekʃn/NAmE /rɪˈflekʃn/ noun [C] an image in a mirror, on a shiny surface, on water, etc. 映像；映照出的影像◆He admired his reflection in the mirror. 他欣赏着自己在镜中的影像。 [U] the action or process of sending back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface （声、光、热等的）反射 [C] a sign that shows the state or nature of sth 反映；显示；表达◆Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality. 穿着常常反映出一个人的个性。◆The increase in crime is a sad reflection on (= shows sth bad about) our society today. 犯罪的增加令人遗憾地反映了当今社会不太好的一面。 [U] careful thought about sth, sometimes over a long period of time 沉思；深思；审慎的思考◆She decided on reflection to accept his offer after all. 经过审慎的思考，她还是决定接受他的提议。◆A week off would give him time for reflection. 歇上一周会使他有时间考虑考虑。 [C, usually pl.] your written or spoken thoughts about a particular subject or topic （关于某课题的）思考，回忆◆a book of her reflections on childhood 一本关于她童年生活的回忆录 [C] an account or a description of sth 记录；描述◆The article is an accurate reflection of events that day. 这篇文章准确地记录了那天发生的事。 ●on mature reˈflection/consideˈration(formal) after thinking about sth carefully and for a long time 经过深思熟虑；经过审慎考虑 |