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Reflection
01
expression of something without the use of words
Beispiele
His face was a reflection of sorrow.
The painting is a reflection of the artist's inner turmoil.
02
an image or likeness seen in or produced by a reflective surface, often showing left and right reversed
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The reflection in the lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
He studied his reflection in the mirror.
03
Reflexion, Spiegelung
the action or process where a wave, such as light or sound, bounces back from a surface instead of passing through
Beispiele
The reflection of light off the mirror allowed him to see around the corner.
Die Reflexion des Lichts am Spiegel ermöglichte es ihm, um die Ecke zu sehen.
Scientists use the principles of reflection in designing certain optical instruments, like periscopes.
Wissenschaftler nutzen die Prinzipien der Reflexion beim Entwurf bestimmter optischer Instrumente, wie Periskope.
04
careful and prolonged thought or consideration
Beispiele
After much reflection, she decided to change careers.
The decision came only after deep reflection on the risks.
05
the property of sending back light, heat, or sound waves
Beispiele
Polished metal has high reflection of light.
The surface coating improves reflection and reduces heat absorption.
06
a statement or remark showing careful thought
Beispiele
His speech contained a wise reflection on human nature.
That was an insightful reflection about society.
07
(in mathematics) a geometric transformation that flips a figure over a line or plane, reversing direction along one axis
Beispiele
A reflection over the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate.
The figure 's reflection is congruent to the original.
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reflection
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