/rɪ'flekt; rɪ`flɛkt/
v
1 [esp passive 尤用于被动语态
*Tn, Tn.pr]
(a) ~ sb/sth (in sth) (of a mirror, etc) make a visible image of sb/sth （指镜子等）映出某人[某物]的影像
*trees reflected in a window/lake 窗上[湖中]映出的树影
* He looked at his face reflected in the mirror. 他照镜子看看脸.
(b) ~ sth (from sth) (of a surface) throw back (light, heat, sound) （指物体表面）反射（光、热、声）
*The heat reflected from the white sand formed a mirage. 热气经白色的沙面反射形成了蜃景.
* The moon shines with reflected light. 月球是藉反射阳光而发光的.
2 [Tn] (fig 比喻) show the nature of or express (sth); correspond to 表现（某事物）的性质; 表达（某事物）; 符合
*Her sad looks reflected the nature of her thoughts. 她面带忧伤显出心事重重.
* The literature of a period reflects its values and tastes. 某一时期的文学可反映出该时期的价值观念和审美观念.
* Increased sales were reflected in higher profits. 销售量的增加带来了更大的利润.
3 [I, Ipr, Tf, Tw no passive 不用于被动语态] ~ (on/upon sth) think deeply about, or remind oneself of, past events; consider 沉思或思忆（往事）; 思考
*I need time to reflect (on your offer/on what you offered). 我需要时间来考虑（你的建议[你提出的建议]）.
* She reflected that his argument was probably true. 她心想他的理由也可能对.
* How distant those times seemed now, he reflected. 他在想那些日子现在已显得多么遥远.
4 (idm 习语) reflect (well, badly, etc) on sb/sth show or suggest that sb/sth is sound, unsound, etc 表明或显出某人[某事物]健全、不健全等
*This scandal will reflect badly on the Party as a whole. 这件丑闻可以说明这个党在整体上不健康. reflect credit, discredit, etc on sb/sth (of actions, results, etc) bring honour, dishonour, etc to sb/sth （指行为、结果等）给某人[某事物]带来光荣、耻辱等
*These excellent results reflect great credit on all our staff. 这些优异的成绩给我们全体工作人员带来了莫大的光荣.
* Stealing reflects dishonour on your family. 偷窃行为会使家人蒙羞.

v
reflection

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1【image】
2【be a sign of something】
3【light/heat/sound】
4【think about something】
Phrasal verbs
　reflect on/upon somebody/something

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[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin;Origin: reflectere 'to bend back', from flectere 'to bend']
【IMAGE】 [T usually passive]
if a person or a thing is reflected in a mirror, glass, or water, you can see an image of the person or thing on the surface of the mirror, glass, or water
be reflected in sth
　She could see her face reflected in the car's windshield.
【BE A SIGN OF SOMETHING】 [T not usually in progressive]
to show or be a sign of a particular situation or feeling
　The drop in consumer spending reflects concern about the economy.
be reflected in sth
　The increasing racial diversity of the US is reflected in the latest census statistics.
reflect who/what/how etc
　How much you're paid reflects how important you are to the company you work for.
【LIGHT/HEAT/SOUND】
a) [T]
if a surface reflects light, heat, or sound, it sends back the light etc that reaches it
　Wear something white - it reflects the heat.
b) [I always + adverb/preposition]
if light, heat, or sound reflects off something it reaches, it comes back from it
【THINK ABOUT SOMETHING】 [I and T]
to think carefully about something, or to say something that you have been thinking about
reflect on
　He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.
reflect that
　Moe reflected that he had never seen Sherry so happy.
reflect on/upon / [reflect on/upon sb/sth] phr v
to influence people's opinion of someone or something, especially in a bad way
　If my children are rude, that reflects on me as a parent.