How do you use "reflect" in a sentence?

The mirror reflects your image. Take some time to reflect on what you've learned. The survey results reflect public opinion.

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Q: What does "reflect" mean?

To throw back light or an image; to think deeply about The word 'reflect' has two main meanings: physically throwing back light, heat, or images (like a mirror), and mentally thinking carefully about something. 'Reflection' is the noun for both meanings. 'Reflect on' means to consider thoughtfully.

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Significado: To throw back light or an image; to think deeply about

反射；反映；思考

reflejar; reflexionar

反射する；反映する；熟考する

반사하다; 반영하다; 숙고하다

The word 'reflect' has two main meanings: physically throwing back light, heat, or images (like a mirror), and mentally thinking carefully about something. 'Reflection' is the noun for both meanings. 'Reflect on' means to consider thoughtfully.

「reflect」有两个主要含义：物理上反射光、热或图像（如镜子），以及心理上仔细思考某事。「reflection」是两种含义的名词形式。「reflect on」意为深思熟虑。

La palabra «reflect» tiene dos significados principales: devolver físicamente luz, calor o imágenes (como un espejo), y pensar cuidadosamente sobre algo mentalmente. «Reflection» es el sustantivo para ambos significados. «Reflect on» significa considerar con detenimiento.

「reflect」には2つの主な意味があります：（鏡のように）物理的に光、熱、または像を跳ね返すこと、そして何かについて注意深く考えること。「reflection」は両方の意味の名詞形です。「reflect on」は熟考することを意味します。

'reflect'는 두 가지 주요 의미가 있다: 거울처럼 빛, 열 또는 이미지를 물리적으로 반사하는 것, 그리고 무언가에 대해 신중하게 생각하는 것이다. 'reflection'은 두 의미 모두의 명사형이다. 'reflect on'은 신중하게 고려하다는 뜻이다.

Ejemplos

The mirror reflects your image.
镜子反射你的影像。
El espejo refleja tu imagen.
鏡があなたの姿を映している。
거울이 당신의 모습을 비추고 있다.
Take some time to reflect on what you've learned.
花点时间思考一下你学到了什么。
Tómate un tiempo para reflexionar sobre lo que has aprendido.
学んだことについてじっくり考える時間を取ろう。
배운 것에 대해 깊이 생각해 보는 시간을 가지자.
The survey results reflect public opinion.
调查结果反映了公众舆论。
Los resultados de la encuesta reflejan la opinión pública.
調査結果は世論を反映している。
조사 결과는 여론을 반영하고 있다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'reflectere', meaning 'to bend back', from 're-' (back) + 'flectere' (to bend). The mental sense of 'thinking deeply' developed in the 17th century.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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