reflection
/rɪˈflekʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈflekʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈflek-shən/ (ame, mw)
reflection — 名詞
- reflectionsingular
- reflectionsplural
1. A picture of a person, object, or scene that you see when light bounces off a sm
倒影；映像
在鏡面或水面看到的影像
A picture of a person, object, or scene that you see when light bounces off a smooth, shiny surface such as a mirror, window, or still water.
Layla checked her reflection in the shop window and adjusted her jacket.
Layla 在商店櫥窗前確認了一下自己的倒影，然後調整了外套。
The reflection of the old church appeared clearly on the calm surface of the lake.
那座老教堂的倒影清晰地映在平靜的湖面上。
reflection + of + noun phrase across a surface
Bao smiled at his reflection in the polished metal door of the elevator.
Bao 對著電梯拋光金屬門上的倒影微笑。
After the rain, the toddler pointed at her reflection in the puddle on the sidewalk.
下雨過後，那幼兒指著人行道上水坑中的倒影。
Rin could see the reflection of the mountains in the dark water of the lake.
Rin 能看到群山倒映在深色的湖水中。
文法句型
see one's reflection
reflection + in + mirror/water/glass
reflection + of + noun
常見錯誤
2. The process in which rays or waves, such as light, sound, or heat, strike a surf
反射
光、熱等能量從表面彈回的過程
The process in which rays or waves, such as light, sound, or heat, strike a surface and are sent back rather than moving through or being absorbed.
Kemi wore sunglasses because the reflection from the white sand was too bright.
Kemi 戴上太陽眼鏡，因為白色沙灘的反光太刺眼了。
Scientists use the reflection of sound waves to create maps of the ocean floor.
科學家利用聲波的反射來繪製海底地圖。
reflection + of + [type of wave] + for [purpose]
The reflection of heat from the roof kept the upstairs room warm at night.
屋頂對熱能的反射讓樓上的房間在夜裡保持溫暖。
Reema learned that the reflection of light allows the human eye to see objects.
Reema 學到，光的反射讓人的眼睛能夠看見物體。
A special coating on the glass reduced the reflection of infrared radiation from the building.
玻璃上的特殊塗層減少了建築物反射的紅外線輻射。
- bounce-back
informal; used in everyday language rather than in scientific contexts
- absorption
the opposite process, where energy is taken in rather than sent back
文法句型
reflection + of + light/heat/sound + from + surface
surface reflection
常見錯誤
3. The measurement of the angle between a ray leaving a reflective surface and an i
反射角
光線離開表面時與法線之間的角度
The measurement of the angle between a ray leaving a reflective surface and an imaginary line at a right angle to that surface.
Rania shone a flashlight at the mirror and measured the reflection angle with a protractor.
Rania 拿著小手電筒對鏡子照射，然後用量角器測量了反射角。
concrete demonstration: shine light at mirror + measure with protractor
Ramón adjusted the laser and calculated the reflection angle with a protractor.
Ramón 調整了雷射光，用量角器計算出了反射角。
When Otis moved the light source, the reflection angle changed by exactly fifteen degrees.
Otis 移動光源時，反射角正好改變了十五度。
A small shift in the reflection angle of a telescope mirror can blur the image.
望遠鏡鏡面反射角的一點點偏差，就可能模糊影像。
- angle of incidence
the angle of the incoming ray before it hits the surface
文法句型
angle of reflection
the reflection angle
用法筆記
Almost always used with a definite article ('the angle of reflection') in physics writing. Singular only; the specific angle under discussion at a given point.
常見錯誤
4. A sign, result, or clear example that shows what something is like or what has c
反映；表現
顯示某種狀況或特質的跡象
A sign, result, or clear example that shows what something is like or what has caused a particular situation.
Her high test scores were a direct reflection of the hours she spent studying.
她的高分直接反映了她每晚花好幾個小時用功讀書。
be + a + reflection + of + noun phrase
The rising number of tourists in the town is a reflection of its growing popularity.
鎮上遊客數量的增長反映了它日益提升的人氣。
Eleni considered her grandmother's old letters a reflection of a very different way of life.
Eleni 覺得祖母的舊書信反映了一種截然不同的生活方式。
The school's strict uniform policy was a reflection of the community's traditional values.
學校嚴格的服儀規定反映了社區的傳統價值觀。
Reema saw the festival decorations as a reflection of the town's cultural pride.
Reema 認為節慶的裝飾反映了小鎮的文化自豪感。
- indication
more neutral; suggests a clue or piece of evidence rather than a full picture
- demonstration
stronger; implies the result clearly and deliberately shows something
文法句型
be + a + reflection + of + noun phrase
a reflection of
用法筆記
Nearly always followed by the preposition 'of' plus a noun or noun phrase explaining what is being shown or indicated. Usually singular and used with 'a' or 'the'.
常見錯誤
5. The activity of thinking carefully, seriously, and often for a long time about s
沉思；反思
仔細且深入的思考
The activity of thinking carefully, seriously, and often for a long time about something — for example, reflecting on a past decision, a moral question, or the meaning of an experience.
After a week of quiet reflection, Charlotte decided to accept the job offer in Tokyo.
經過一週靜靜的沉思，Charlotte 決定接受東京的那份工作。
period of + reflection + before + decision
The book is a collection of the author's personal reflections on friendship and loss.
這本書收錄了作者對友誼與失落的一系列個人反思。
Eli sat on the park bench for an hour of peaceful reflection before heading home.
Eli 在公園長椅上安靜地沉思了一個小時，然後才回家。
Joon wrote down his reflections on the team meeting in a small black notebook.
Joon 在一個黑色小筆記本裡記下了他對團隊會議的反思。
The teacher asked the class to spend ten minutes in silent reflection before writing.
老師要求全班先靜心沉思十分鐘，再開始動筆。
- contemplation
more formal; stresses sustained, calm attention to something, often spiritual or philosophical
- meditation
implies deeper, more disciplined mental focus, often with a spiritual dimension
文法句型
in + reflection
on + reflection
reflection + on/upon + noun
reflections + on + topic
用法筆記
In countable use (plural 'reflections'), the word refers to a specific thought or comment that comes from careful consideration. In uncountable use, it describes the general mental activity of reflecting.
常見錯誤
6. A result or effect of someone's actions that causes other people to form a negat
負面印象
因某行為而使人產生負面看法
A result or effect of someone's actions that causes other people to form a negative opinion about that person or about the group, institution, or family they belong to.
The team's poor sportsmanship during the match was a bad reflection on the whole school.
那支球隊在比賽中缺乏運動精神的行為，讓全校都蒙上了汙點。
be + a bad reflection + on + [group noun]
Otis worried that losing his temper at work would be a reflection on his family.
Otis 擔心自己在工作上發脾氣會讓家人蒙羞。
The Senator's offensive comments were a terrible reflection on the office he held.
那位參議員的攻擊性言論嚴重影響了他所擔任職位的形象。
Layla felt her brother's rude behavior at dinner was a poor reflection on their upbringing.
Layla 覺得弟弟在晚餐時沒禮貌的行為，讓他們家的名聲受損。
- credit
something that brings honour or a good reputation
文法句型
be + a + reflection + on + noun phrase
a bad/poor reflection on
用法筆記
Frequently used with an adjective such as 'bad', 'poor', 'terrible', or 'negative' before 'reflection', and always followed by the preposition 'on' plus the person or group that is judged. Almost never used in a positive sense without special context ('good reflection on').