a reflection of something
可数名词，表示映像或写照。
The lake was a perfect reflection of the sky.
湖面完美地映出了天空的倒影。
沉思；深思；反映；体现；反射的行为或状态；沉思；波在表面(如镜子)被反射的特性
the image of something in a mirror, water, or other shiny surface
反射的行为或状态
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
沉思
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
波在表面(如镜子)被反射的特性
The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
波(光或声)从表面反射的现象
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
被反射的事物,如影像
Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
无言表达
expression without words
深思熟虑
Careful thought or consideration.
条件、趋势或特征的代表性表现或结果
A representative manifestation or outcome of a condition, trend or trait.
在运行时确定对象能力的过程或机制
The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.
折叠部分；折痕
The folding of a part; a fold.
She stared at her reflection in the calm lake.
她凝视着平静湖面上自己的倒影。
用法提示：作'映像/倒影'解，可数名词，指水面映出的影像。
AI contextual example
After much reflection, he decided to change his career.
经过深思熟虑后，他决定换工作。
用法提示：作'沉思/深思'解，不可数名词，常与介词on/upon连用或单独使用。
AI contextual example
The rising crime rate is a sad reflection on society.
不断上升的犯罪率是社会的一个可悲写照。
用法提示：作'反映/体现'解，可数名词，指某事物反映出的状况（常与介词on连用）。
AI contextual example
可数名词，表示映像或写照。
The lake was a perfect reflection of the sky.
湖面完美地映出了天空的倒影。
不可数名词，常与on/upon连用，表示深思。
He sat in quiet reflection on his past mistakes.
他静坐沉思过去的错误。
固定短语，意为“经过考虑后”，用作状语。
On reflection, I think I made the right decision.
经过反思，我认为自己做出了正确的决定。
grammar · medium
易错句子I need to reflection on my actions.
正确表达I need to reflect on my actions.
Reflection 是名词，不能直接作谓语；应用其动词形式 reflect 表示'反思'。
grammar · medium
易错句子In reflection, I realize my mistake.
正确表达On reflection, I realize my mistake.
固定短语 'on reflection' 意为'经过深思'，需用介词 on 而非 in。
反义词对应“沉思”义项
反义词对应“映像”义项
reflection作为名词可表示映像或沉思，而reflex指生理上的反射动作或本能反应
reflection泛指思考，introspection特指对自我思想情感的深入审视
reflection强调深思熟虑，consideration更侧重于在做出决定前权衡因素
经过再三思考
On reflection, she realized she had made the right decision.
经过再三思考，她意识到自己做出了正确的决定。
对某事的沉思/反省
The book offers a profound reflection on the nature of love.
这本书对爱的本质进行了深刻的反思。
某事物的反映/映像
His art is a reflection of his inner world.
他的艺术是他内心世界的反映。
镜中映像
She studied her mirror reflection for a long time.
她长时间端详着镜中的自己。
深入思考
After deep reflection, he decided to change his career.
经过深入思考，他决定改变职业。
re- + flect + -ion
re- + flect
de- + flect
in- + flect + -ion
经过深思
On reflection, I think I should have taken the job.
经过深思，我认为我本应该接受那份工作。
对……的反映/评价
The low turnout was a sad reflection on the community's interest.
低投票率是社区兴趣不足的可悲反映。
指责/批评
She didn't mean to cast reflection on his honesty.
她无意指责他的诚实。
我从镜中人开始，请求他改变自己的方式
The song encourages self-reflection and personal change.
这首歌鼓励自我反思和个人改变。
我看到的那个女孩是谁？正盯着我看。
Mulan sings this while looking at her own reflection, questioning her identity.
花木兰看着自己的倒影唱出这句，质疑自己的身份。
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