reflect
gb/ɹɪflˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
B1
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Send back light or image
To send light, heat, sound, or an image back from a surface.
用法パターン：
[surface] reflects [light/sound/image]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'reflect' with 'refract', which means to bend light as it passes through something.
類義語
mirror (Emphasizes showing a clear image like a mirror.)
対義語
absorb (Means to take in energy or light instead of sending it back.)
コロケーション
reflect light
|reflect sound
|reflect heat
|reflect an image
テーマ
science
|daily life
|nature
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The mirror reflects my face.
- Water reflects the sky.
- The wall reflects the sound.
- This glass reflects the sun.
動詞
B2
action
2
Think carefully about something
To think carefully about something.
用法パターン：
reflect on [something]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'reflect on' with 'reflex', which is unrelated.
類義語
ponder (More formal and literary in tone.)
対義語
ignore (To not think about or consider something.)
コロケーション
reflect on experience
|reflect deeply
|reflect thoughtfully
テーマ
emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I need time to reflect on my plan.
- He reflected on his mistake.
- We reflect on our past work.
動詞
formal
B2
action
3
Show or represent something
To show a quality, attitude, or situation.
用法パターン：
[something] reflects [quality/attitude/situation]
類義語
indicate (More neutral and factual in tone.)
対義語
conceal (To hide or keep something from being seen or known.)
コロケーション
reflect values
|reflect reality
|reflect culture
テーマ
business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- His actions reflect his commitment to the project.
- The report reflects the company's financial health.
- Her tone reflects her frustration.
学習者向け例文
- This plan reflects our goals.
- His face reflects his feelings.
- The report reflects the facts.
動詞
B2
action
4
Affect reputation or perception
To make people think about someone or something in a certain way.
用法パターン：
[something] reflects well/badly on [someone/something]
類義語
represent (Focuses on standing for someone/something, not always about reputation.)
対義語
damage (Directly harms someone's reputation.)
コロケーション
reflect well on
|reflect badly on
テーマ
social
|communication
|relationships
例文
- Your professionalism reflects well on the whole team.
- Such behavior reflects badly on the organization.
- Good customer service reflects positively on the brand.
学習者向け例文
- This work reflects well on you.
- His actions reflect badly on his team.
- Good results reflect well on the school.
文法
辞書形
reflect
IPA
GB/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
音節・強勢
re - flect （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
活用形
Verb
- Base: reflect
- 3rd Person Singular: reflects
- Present Participle: reflecting
- Past: reflected
関連語
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
表現
reflect badly on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt bˈædli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Cause bad opinion of someone/something
To make people think negatively about someone or something.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Her dedication reflects well on the company.
- Helping others always reflects well on you.