reflect
gb/ɹɪflˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
B1
Inggris
~ 1000
Makna
0 makna
Kata kerja
B1
action
1
Send back light or image
To send light, heat, sound, or an image back from a surface.
Pola penggunaan:
[surface] reflects [light/sound/image]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reflect' with 'refract', which means to bend light as it passes through something.
Sinonim
mirror (Emphasizes showing a clear image like a mirror.)
Antonim
absorb (Means to take in energy or light instead of sending it back.)
Kolokasi
reflect light
|reflect sound
|reflect heat
|reflect an image
Tema
science
|daily life
|nature
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The mirror reflects my face.
- Water reflects the sky.
- The wall reflects the sound.
- This glass reflects the sun.
Kata kerja
B2
action
2
Think carefully about something
To think carefully about something.
Pola penggunaan:
reflect on [something]
Kesalahan umum:
Some learners confuse 'reflect on' with 'reflex', which is unrelated.
Sinonim
ponder (More formal and literary in tone.)
Antonim
ignore (To not think about or consider something.)
Kolokasi
reflect on experience
|reflect deeply
|reflect thoughtfully
Tema
emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I need time to reflect on my plan.
- He reflected on his mistake.
- We reflect on our past work.
Kata kerja
formal
B2
action
3
Show or represent something
To show a quality, attitude, or situation.
Pola penggunaan:
[something] reflects [quality/attitude/situation]
Sinonim
indicate (More neutral and factual in tone.)
Antonim
conceal (To hide or keep something from being seen or known.)
Kolokasi
reflect values
|reflect reality
|reflect culture
Tema
business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- His actions reflect his commitment to the project.
- The report reflects the company's financial health.
- Her tone reflects her frustration.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- This plan reflects our goals.
- His face reflects his feelings.
- The report reflects the facts.
Kata kerja
B2
action
4
Affect reputation or perception
To make people think about someone or something in a certain way.
Pola penggunaan:
[something] reflects well/badly on [someone/something]
Sinonim
represent (Focuses on standing for someone/something, not always about reputation.)
Antonim
damage (Directly harms someone's reputation.)
Kolokasi
reflect well on
|reflect badly on
Tema
social
|communication
|relationships
Contoh
- Your professionalism reflects well on the whole team.
- Such behavior reflects badly on the organization.
- Good customer service reflects positively on the brand.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- This work reflects well on you.
- His actions reflect badly on his team.
- Good results reflect well on the school.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
reflect
IPA
GB/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
Suku kata & tekanan
re - flect (2 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: reflect
- 3rd Person Singular: reflects
- Present Participle: reflecting
- Past: reflected
Kata terkait
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
Ungkapan
reflect badly on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt bˈædli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Cause bad opinion of someone/something
To make people think negatively about someone or something.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- Her dedication reflects well on the company.
- Helping others always reflects well on you.