reflective
gb/ɹɪflˈɛktɪv/ us/ɹɪflˈɛktɪv/
B2
Angielski
~ 7900
elgondolkodó, reflektív, visszaverő, fényvisszaverő, tükröző, tükröz, jelzésértékű
B2
1
elgondolkodó
B1
reflektív
C1
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is reflective about [something]
After the funeral, he became quiet and reflective, replaying old memories in his mind.
A temetés után csendes és elgondolkodó lett, és újra meg újra régi emlékeket idézett fel magában.
She wrote a reflective essay about how moving abroad had changed her.
Reflektív esszét írt arról, hogyan változtatta meg őt a külföldre költözés.
The movie put me in a reflective mood, and I started thinking about my own choices.
Therapy gave him a reflective space to examine his past mistakes.
On long train rides she becomes very reflective and plans her future.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He was calm and reflective after the long talk with his father.
Nyugodt és elgondolkodó volt az apjával folytatott hosszú beszélgetés után.
The teacher asked the students to write a reflective text about their year at school.
A tanár arra kérte a diákokat, hogy írjanak reflektív szöveget az iskolai évükről.
Sitting by the window, she felt reflective and thought about her life.
Travel often makes people reflective about what is important to them.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse "reflective" with "reflexive". "Reflective" means thoughtful or able to reflect light, while "reflexive" is mainly a grammar word (like "myself", "yourself"). Learners also sometimes use "reflective" when they just mean "careful"; "reflective" implies deeper, often personal thinking.
Znaczenie
deeply thoughtful, introspective
Kolokacje
reflective mood
|reflective silence
|quietly reflective
|deeply reflective
|reflective essay
|reflective writing
Synonimy
thoughtful (Very close in meaning, but can also mean 'kind' or 'considerate', while 'reflective' focuses more on serious inner thinking.)
Antonimy
careless (Describes someone who does not think carefully or seriously before acting or deciding.)
Tematy
emotions
|psychology
|education
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Quietly thinking in a deep and serious way, often about your life or feelings.
Thinking deeply and seriously, often in a quiet, inward-looking way about oneself, past events, or big ideas.
B2
2
Schemat użycia:
[something] is reflective
Cyclists should wear jackets with reflective strips so drivers can see them at night.
A kerékpárosoknak fényvisszaverő csíkokkal ellátott kabátot kellene viselniük, hogy az autósok éjszaka is lássák őket.
The lake was so still and reflective that the mountains looked doubled.
A tó annyira nyugodt volt, és olyan tisztán tükrözött, hogy a hegyek megkettőződve látszottak.
Engineers chose a highly reflective material to reduce heat inside the building.
She stuck reflective tape on her backpack for better visibility.
The mirror's reflective surface was scratched and no longer clear.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The moon looks bright because its surface is reflective.
A Hold azért látszik fényesnek, mert a felszíne visszaveri a fényt.
He put reflective tape on his bike for safety.
Fényvisszaverő szalagot tett a biciklijére a biztonság kedvéért.
The glass table is very reflective, so you can see your face in it.
We need a reflective vest to walk on this dark road.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse "reflective" with "transparent". A reflective surface sends light back, like a mirror, while a transparent surface lets light pass through, like clear glass.
Znaczenie
able to reflect light or heat
Kolokacje
reflective surface
|reflective material
|reflective tape
|highly reflective
|reflective coating
|reflective vest
Synonimy
shiny (Everyday word for something that reflects a lot of light; "reflective" is more neutral and can sound more technical or precise.)
Antonimy
dull (Describes a surface that does not reflect much light and is not bright or shiny.)
Tematy
science
|technology
|safety
|daily life
Definicja
Having a surface that sends light, heat, or sound back.
Having a surface that sends light, heat, or sound back instead of absorbing it.
C1
FORMAL
3
tükröz
B2
jelzésértékű
C1
Schemat użycia:
be reflective of [something]
The low turnout is reflective of growing public frustration with the political system.
Az alacsony részvétel a politikai rendszerrel szembeni növekvő társadalmi elégedetlenséget tükrözi.
These survey results are broadly reflective of national attitudes toward climate policy.
Ezek a felmérési eredmények nagy vonalakban tükrözik a klímapolitikával kapcsolatos országos közvélekedést.
His comments are not reflective of the company's official position.
The lack of diversity on the panel is sadly reflective of the wider industry.
Rising food prices are reflective of deeper problems in the supply chain.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The students said the test was not reflective of what they learned in class.
A diákok azt mondták, hogy a dolgozat nem tükrözte azt, amit az órán tanultak.
Her success is reflective of her hard work over many years.
A sikere az éveken át tartó kemény munkáját tükrözi.
These numbers are reflective of a larger problem in the school.
The film is reflective of life in a big city today.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may say "reflective for" or "reflective to" instead of the correct pattern "reflective of" (e.g. "The results are reflective of public opinion"). They may also overuse this formal word in casual speech where "shows" or "is a sign of" would be more natural.
Znaczenie
clearly showing or indicating something
Kolokacje
reflective of broader trends
|reflective of reality
|reflective of society
|largely reflective of
|not reflective of
|hardly reflective of
Synonimy
indicative ("Indicative of" is a very close formal synonym, often used in similar analytical or academic contexts.)
Antonimy
unrepresentative (Used when something does not show or match the larger group, trend, or reality it might seem to stand for.)
Tematy
society
|politics
|business
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definicja
Showing a quality, situation, or trend clearly.
Serving as a clear sign or indication of a particular quality, situation, or trend.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
reflective
IPA
GB/ɹɪflˈɛktɪv/
US/ɹɪflˈɛktɪv/
Sylaby i akcent
re - flect - ive (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: reflective
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
Related words
reflector
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unreflective
adjective
Advanced or less common
reflectiveness
noun
reflectivity
noun
Wyrażenia
be reflective of [something]
1/bˈi ɹɪflˈɛktɪv əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
show or indicate something clearly
To clearly show a quality, situation, or trend, often in a formal or careful description.
Przykłady
- The data is reflective of wider national trends in housing.
- His angry reaction was reflective of his long-term stress at work.
- These comments are not reflective of the values of our school.
in a reflective mood
1/ˈɪn ə ɹɪflˈɛktɪv mˈud/
fixed phrase
feeling quietly deep and thoughtful
Feeling quiet and serious, and thinking deeply about your life, feelings, or past events.
Przykłady
- After the reunion, she was in a reflective mood all evening.
- Sitting by the sea put him in a reflective mood.
- The anniversary always leaves them in a reflective mood.
reflective practice
1/ɹɪflˈɛktɪv pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
regular self-review of one’s work
Regular, careful thinking about your own work or actions so you can understand them better and improve, especially in jobs like teaching, nursing, or social work.
Przykłady
- Reflective practice is a key part of professional development for teachers.
- The training course encouraged reflective practice through weekly journals.
- In nursing, reflective practice helps staff learn from difficult cases.