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