Reflection
01
expression of something without the use of words
例
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
例
The reflection in the lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
He studied his reflection in the mirror.
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。
Scientists use the principles of reflection in designing certain optical instruments, like periscopes.
科学者は、潜望鏡のような特定の光学機器の設計において反射の原理を利用します。
04
careful and prolonged thought or consideration
例
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
例
Polished metal has high reflection of light.
The surface coating improves reflection and reduces heat absorption.
06
a statement or remark showing careful thought
例
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
例
A reflection over the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate.
The figure 's reflection is congruent to the original.
