Reflection
01
expression of something without the use of words
例
His face was a reflection of sorrow.
02
an image or likeness seen in or produced by a reflective surface, often showing left and right reversed
例
The reflection in the lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
03
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
例
The reflection of light off the mirror allowed him to see around the corner.
鏡からの光の反射により、彼は角の向こうを見ることができた。
04
careful and prolonged thought or consideration
例
After much reflection, she decided to change careers.
05
the property of sending back light, heat, or sound waves
例
Polished metal has high reflection of light.
06
a statement or remark showing careful thought
例
His speech contained a wise reflection on human nature.
07
(in mathematics) a geometric transformation that flips a figure over a line or plane, reversing direction along one axis
例
A reflection over the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate.
