Reflect



GRE 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 反射; 仔细考虑
• ［英］ v. 反射 ( to cause light to change direction) ; 仔细考虑 ( meditate)
• ［类］ reflection : light / echo : sound ( 光的反射 / 声的回音) 反义词: absorb ( 吸收)
• ［记］ re ( 反) +flect ( 弯曲) -> 弯曲过来 -> 反射

Webster Collegiate

verb

• Etymology: Middle English, from Latin reflectere to bend back, from re- + flectere to bend
• Date: 15th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. archaic to turn into or away from a course ; deflect
  • 2. to prevent passage of and cause to change direction <a mirror reflects light>
  • 3. to bend or fold back
  • 4. to give back or exhibit as an image, likeness, or outline ; mirror <the clouds were reflected in the water>
  • 5. to bring or cast as a result <his attitude reflects little credit on his judgment>
  • 6. to make manifest or apparent ; show <the painting reflects his artistic vision><the pulse reflects the condition of the heart>
  • 7. realize, consider
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to throw back light or sound
  • 2.
    • a. to think quietly and calmly
    • b. to express a thought or opinion resulting from reflection
  • 3.
    • a. to tend to bring reproach or discredit <an investigation that reflects on all the members of the department>
    • b. to bring about a specified appearance or characterization <an act which reflects well on her>
    • c. to have a bearing or influence
• Synonyms: see think

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