reflection的意思

reflection

英式音标[rɪ'flɛkʃən]
美式英标[rɪ'flekʃ(ə)n]

基本解释

n. 反射；沉思；映象

reflection 反映，反射，沉思

来自 reflect,反映，反射，沉思。

reflection (n.): late 14c., reflexion, in reference to surfaces throwing back light or heat, from Late Latin reflexionem (nominative reflexio) "a reflection," literally "a bending back," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reflectere "to bend back, bend backwards, turn away," from re- "back" (see re-) + flectere "to bend" (see flexible). Of the mind, from 1670s. Meaning "remark made after turning back one's thought on some subject" is from 1640s. Spelling with -ct- recorded from late 14c., established 18c., by influence of the verb.

1. On reflection, he says, he very much regrets the comments.: 经过反省，他说自己对所作的评论感到非常后悔。

4. Infection with head lice is no reflection on personal hygiene.: 头上生虱子并不说明不讲个人卫生。