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