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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。
映像；倒影
reflections — plural of reflection
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映像；倒影
the image of something in a mirror, water, or other shiny surface
The lake was a perfect reflection of the sky.
湖面完美地映出了天空的倒影。
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
She stared at her reflection in the calm lake.
她凝视着平静湖面上自己的倒影。
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。
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。
AI contextual example
the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
脉搏是心脏状况的反映。
WordNet
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。
Not this
I need to reflection on my actions.
Use this
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'。
Not this
In reflection, I realize my mistake.
Use this
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。
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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。
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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Reflection与'反思'谐音，光反射成影，心反思得理。
语域：中性至正式；典型语境：个人反思、学术讨论、正式写作。
作'映像'时通常可数；作'沉思'时不可数，常与on/upon连用
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