reflect
gb/ɹɪflˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
B1
Inglês
~ 1000
visszaver, tükröz, elgondolkodik, átgondol, jó/rossz fényt vet
VERBO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
[surface] reflects [light/sound/image]
The calm lake reflected the mountains perfectly.
A nyugodt tó tökéletesen tükrözte a hegyeket.
Polished metal reflects more light than rough metal.
A polírozott fém több fényt ver vissza, mint az érdes fém.
The glass reflected the sunlight into the room.
Her sunglasses reflected the glare from the snow.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The mirror reflects my face.
A tükör visszatükrözi az arcomat.
Water reflects the sky.
A víz visszatükrözi az eget.
The wall reflects the sound.
This glass reflects the sun.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reflect' with 'refract', which means to bend light as it passes through something.
Significado
Send back light or image
Colocações
reflect light
|reflect sound
|reflect heat
|reflect an image
Sinónimos
mirror (Emphasizes showing a clear image like a mirror.)
Antónimos
absorb (Means to take in energy or light instead of sending it back.)
Temas
science
|daily life
|nature
Definição
To send light, heat, sound, or an image back from a surface.
To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface without absorbing it.
VERBO
B2
2
átgondol
B1
Padrão de uso:
reflect on [something]
She took some time to reflect on her career choices.
Szakított egy kis időt arra, hogy elgondolkodjon a karrierjével kapcsolatos döntésein.
After the meeting, he reflected on what had been said.
A megbeszélés után elgondolkodott azon, ami elhangzott.
The teacher encouraged students to reflect on their learning.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I need time to reflect on my plan.
Időre van szükségem, hogy átgondoljam a tervemet.
He reflected on his mistake.
Elgondolkodott a hibáján.
We reflect on our past work.
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'reflect on' with 'reflex', which is unrelated.
Significado
Think carefully about something
Colocações
reflect on experience
|reflect deeply
|reflect thoughtfully
Sinónimos
ponder (More formal and literary in tone.)
Antónimos
ignore (To not think about or consider something.)
Temas
emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To think carefully about something.
To think deeply or carefully about something, often over a period of time.
VERBO
B2
FORMAL
3
tükröz
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] reflects [quality/attitude/situation]
His actions reflect his commitment to the project.
A tettei a projekt iránti elkötelezettségét tükrözik.
The report reflects the company's financial health.
A jelentés tükrözi a vállalat pénzügyi helyzetét.
Her tone reflects her frustration.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This plan reflects our goals.
Ez a terv a céljainkat tükrözi.
His face reflects his feelings.
Az arca az érzéseit tükrözi.
The report reflects the facts.
Significado
Show or represent something
Colocações
reflect values
|reflect reality
|reflect culture
Sinónimos
indicate (More neutral and factual in tone.)
Antónimos
conceal (To hide or keep something from being seen or known.)
Temas
business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To show a quality, attitude, or situation.
To show, express, or be a sign of a particular quality, attitude, or situation.
VERBO
B2
4
Padrão de uso:
[something] reflects well/badly on [someone/something]
Your professionalism reflects well on the whole team.
A szakmai hozzáállásod jó fényt vet az egész csapatra.
Such behavior reflects badly on the organization.
Az ilyen viselkedés rossz fényt vet a szervezetre.
Good customer service reflects positively on the brand.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This work reflects well on you.
Ez a munka jó fényt vet rád.
His actions reflect badly on his team.
A tettei rossz fényt vetnek a csapatára.
Good results reflect well on the school.
Significado
Affect reputation or perception
Colocações
reflect well on
|reflect badly on
Sinónimos
represent (Focuses on standing for someone/something, not always about reputation.)
Antónimos
damage (Directly harms someone's reputation.)
Temas
social
|communication
|relationships
Definição
To make people think about someone or something in a certain way.
To influence how someone or something is thought of, often in terms of reputation.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
reflect
IPA
GB/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
Sílabas e acento
re - flect (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: reflect
- 3rd Person Singular: reflects
- Present Participle: reflecting
- Past: reflected
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
reflect badly on
1/ɹɪflˈɛkt bˈædli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Cause bad opinion of someone/something
To make people think negatively about someone or something.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Her dedication reflects well on the company.
- Helping others always reflects well on you.