reflection

名词 reflection:

1. a calm lengthy intent consideration
   同义词：contemplation, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
2. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
   同义词：reflexion
3. expression without words
   同义词：expression, manifestation, reflexion
4. the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
   同义词：reflexion
5. a likeness in which left and right are reversed
   同义词：mirror image, reflexion
6. (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
7. a remark expressing careful consideration
   同义词：observation, reflexion
8. the ability to reflect beams or rays
   同义词：reflexion, reflectivity

1. On further reflection, I saw that she might be right, after all.
   我再一考虑，反倒觉得可能还是她对。
2. The cat felt curious when she saw her own reflection in the mirror.
   小猫看到自己在镜子中的倒影，感到很好奇。
3. This is a reflection upon your honor.
   这对你的名誉是一个损害。
4. On further reflection she saw her mistake.
   进一步细想后，她明白了自己的错误。

re.flec.tion

n.Abbr. refl.（名词）缩写 refl.
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
反射：反射的行为或被反射的状态
Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
被反射物：如光、高热、声或形象等被反射的事物

Mental concentration; careful consideration.
精神集中；仔细考虑
A thought or an opinion resulting from such consideration.
深思熟虑的想法：通过这种考虑产生的想法或观点
An indirect expression of censure or discredit:
指责，怀疑：批评或不信任的间接的表达：
例句：
a reflection on his integrity.
对他正直的怀疑

A manifestation or result:
显示，结果：
例句：
Her achievements are a reflection of her courage.
她的成就是她勇气的显示

Anatomy
【解剖学】
The folding of a membrane from the wall of a cavity over an organ and back to the wall.
细胞膜折叠：细胞膜从器官的腔壁到器官上再折回腔壁的褶皱
The folds so made.
细胞膜皱褶：这样形成的皱褶

【引伸】
reflec.tional
adj.（形容词）