reflect
gb/ɹɪflˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
B1
Inglés
~ 1000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B1
action
1
Send back light or image
To send light, heat, sound, or an image back from a surface.
Patrón de uso:
[surface] reflects [light/sound/image]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reflect' with 'refract', which means to bend light as it passes through something.
Sinónimos
mirror (Emphasizes showing a clear image like a mirror.)
Antónimos
absorb (Means to take in energy or light instead of sending it back.)
Colocaciones
reflect light
|reflect sound
|reflect heat
|reflect an image
Temas
science
|daily life
|nature
Ejemplos
- The calm lake reflected the mountains perfectly.
- Polished metal reflects more light than rough metal.
- The glass reflected the sunlight into the room.
- Her sunglasses reflected the glare from the snow.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The mirror reflects my face.
- Water reflects the sky.
- The wall reflects the sound.
- This glass reflects the sun.
Verbo
B2
action
2
Think carefully about something
To think carefully about something.
Patrón de uso:
reflect on [something]
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'reflect on' with 'reflex', which is unrelated.
Sinónimos
ponder (More formal and literary in tone.)
Antónimos
ignore (To not think about or consider something.)
Colocaciones
reflect on experience
|reflect deeply
|reflect thoughtfully
Temas
emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She took some time to reflect on her career choices.
- After the meeting, he reflected on what had been said.
- The teacher encouraged students to reflect on their learning.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I need time to reflect on my plan.
- He reflected on his mistake.
- We reflect on our past work.
Verbo
formal
B2
action
3
Show or represent something
To show a quality, attitude, or situation.
Patrón de uso:
[something] reflects [quality/attitude/situation]
Sinónimos
indicate (More neutral and factual in tone.)
Antónimos
conceal (To hide or keep something from being seen or known.)
Colocaciones
reflect values
|reflect reality
|reflect culture
Temas
business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- His actions reflect his commitment to the project.
- The report reflects the company's financial health.
- Her tone reflects her frustration.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This plan reflects our goals.
- His face reflects his feelings.
- The report reflects the facts.
Verbo
B2
action
4
Affect reputation or perception
To make people think about someone or something in a certain way.
Patrón de uso:
[something] reflects well/badly on [someone/something]
Sinónimos
represent (Focuses on standing for someone/something, not always about reputation.)
Antónimos
damage (Directly harms someone's reputation.)
Colocaciones
reflect well on
|reflect badly on
Temas
social
|communication
|relationships
Ejemplos
- Your professionalism reflects well on the whole team.
- Such behavior reflects badly on the organization.
- Good customer service reflects positively on the brand.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This work reflects well on you.
- His actions reflect badly on his team.
- Good results reflect well on the school.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
reflect
AFI
GB/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
Sílabas y acento
re - flect (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: reflect
- 3rd Person Singular: reflects
- Present Participle: reflecting
- Past: reflected
Familia de palabras
Forms
reflects
verb
reflecting
verb
reflected
verb
Core family
reflection
noun A2
reflective
adjective B2
Related words
reflector
noun
reflectively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unreflective
adjective
Expresiones
reflect badly on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt bˈædli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Cause bad opinion of someone/something
To make people think negatively about someone or something.
Ejemplos
- Rude behavior reflects badly on the whole team.
- The scandal reflects badly on the government.
reflect on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Think carefully about something
To think carefully about something before making a decision or forming an opinion.
Ejemplos
- You should reflect on your mistakes before moving forward.
- He took a moment to reflect on what she had said.
reflect well on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt wˈɛl ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Cause good opinion of someone/something
To make people think positively about someone or something.
Ejemplos
- Her dedication reflects well on the company.
- Helping others always reflects well on you.