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复数形式
reflections
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expression of something without the use of words
- His face was a reflection of sorrow.
- The painting is a reflection of the artist's inner turmoil.
- The child's eyes held a reflection of joy.
- The monument stands as a reflection of national pride.
- Her silence was a reflection of her disappointment.
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an image or likeness seen in or produced by a reflective surface, often showing left and right reversed
- The reflection in the lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
- He studied his reflection in the mirror.
- The moon's reflection shimmered on the water.
- The child laughed at his distorted reflection in the spoon.
- The car's surface gave a clear reflection of the sunset.
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反射, 反映
the action or process where a wave, such as light or sound, bounces back from a surface instead of passing through
- The reflection of light off the mirror allowed him to see around the corner.
光从镜子上的反射使他能够看到拐角处。
- Scientists use the principles of reflection in designing certain optical instruments, like periscopes.
科学家在设计某些光学仪器（如潜望镜）时利用了反射的原理。
- The calm lake's surface served as a perfect mirror, providing a clear reflection of the surrounding mountains.
平静的湖面如同一面完美的镜子，清晰地反射出周围的山脉。
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careful and prolonged thought or consideration
- After much reflection, she decided to change careers.
- The decision came only after deep reflection on the risks.
- His tone suggested reflection rather than impulse.
- The report was the product of long reflection on past mistakes.
- Meditation encourages quiet reflection.
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the property of sending back light, heat, or sound waves
- Polished metal has high reflection of light.
- The surface coating improves reflection and reduces heat absorption.
- The scientist measured the reflection of radio waves.
- Glass with low reflection prevents glare.
- The reflection of sound inside the tunnel caused echoes.
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a statement or remark showing careful thought
- His speech contained a wise reflection on human nature.
- That was an insightful reflection about society.
- Her memoirs are full of honest reflections on her life.
- The professor's reflection on ethics sparked debate.
- The article ended with a sobering reflection on mortality.
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(in mathematics) a geometric transformation that flips a figure over a line or plane, reversing direction along one axis
- A reflection over the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate.
- The figure's reflection is congruent to the original.
- Reflection symmetry is common in nature and art.
- In geometry, a reflection preserves distance but reverses orientation.
- The program generated the reflection of the triangle.