reflection
Significado: An image seen in a mirror; serious thought or consideration
Reflection has both physical and abstract meanings. Physically, it refers to an image thrown back by a reflective surface like a mirror or water. Abstractly, it means deep thought or consideration about something. It can also mean something that represents or indicates the nature of something else, as in 'a reflection of society.'
Ejemplos
- She looked at her reflection in the mirror. 她看着镜子里自己的倒影。Ella miró su reflejo en el espejo.彼女は鏡に映る自分の姿を見ました。그녀는 거울에 비친 자신의 모습을 바라보았습니다.
- After some reflection, I decided to accept the job offer. 经过一番深思,我决定接受这份工作。Después de reflexionar, decidí aceptar la oferta de trabajo.よく考えた結果、その仕事のオファーを受けることにしました。숙고 끝에, 그 일자리 제안을 받아들이기로 결정했습니다.
- The film is a reflection of modern urban life. 这部电影是现代城市生活的反映。La película es un reflejo de la vida urbana moderna.その映画は現代の都市生活を反映しています。그 영화는 현대 도시 생활을 반영하고 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Late Latin 'reflexionem' (a bending back), from Latin 'reflectere' (to bend back), combining 're-' (back) + 'flectere' (to bend). The mental sense of 'contemplation' developed from the mirror metaphor.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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