Ingles

reflect

gb/ɹɪflˈɛkt/ us/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
B1 Ingles
~ 1000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa B1 action
1

Send back light or image

To send light, heat, sound, or an image back from a surface.

Padron ng paggamit: [surface] reflects [light/sound/image]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reflect' with 'refract', which means to bend light as it passes through something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
mirror (Emphasizes showing a clear image like a mirror.)
Mga kasalungat
absorb (Means to take in energy or light instead of sending it back.)
Mga kolokasyon
reflect light |reflect sound |reflect heat |reflect an image
Mga tema
science |daily life |nature
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The mirror reflects my face.
  • Water reflects the sky.
  • The wall reflects the sound.
  • This glass reflects the sun.
Pandiwa B2 action
2

Think carefully about something

To think carefully about something.

Padron ng paggamit: reflect on [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse 'reflect on' with 'reflex', which is unrelated.
Mga kasingkahulugan
ponder (More formal and literary in tone.)
Mga kasalungat
ignore (To not think about or consider something.)
Mga kolokasyon
reflect on experience |reflect deeply |reflect thoughtfully
Mga tema
emotions |education |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I need time to reflect on my plan.
  • He reflected on his mistake.
  • We reflect on our past work.
Pandiwa formal B2 action
3

Show or represent something

To show a quality, attitude, or situation.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] reflects [quality/attitude/situation]
Mga kasingkahulugan
indicate (More neutral and factual in tone.)
Mga kasalungat
conceal (To hide or keep something from being seen or known.)
Mga kolokasyon
reflect values |reflect reality |reflect culture
Mga tema
business |communication |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • His actions reflect his commitment to the project.
  • The report reflects the company's financial health.
  • Her tone reflects her frustration.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • This plan reflects our goals.
  • His face reflects his feelings.
  • The report reflects the facts.
Pandiwa B2 action
4

Affect reputation or perception

To make people think about someone or something in a certain way.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] reflects well/badly on [someone/something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
represent (Focuses on standing for someone/something, not always about reputation.)
Mga kasalungat
damage (Directly harms someone's reputation.)
Mga kolokasyon
reflect well on |reflect badly on
Mga tema
social |communication |relationships
Mga Halimbawa
  • Your professionalism reflects well on the whole team.
  • Such behavior reflects badly on the organization.
  • Good customer service reflects positively on the brand.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • This work reflects well on you.
  • His actions reflect badly on his team.
  • Good results reflect well on the school.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
reflect
IPA
GB/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
US/ɹɪflˈɛkt/
Mga pantig at diin
re - flect (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (flect)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: reflect
  • 3rd Person Singular: reflects
  • Present Participle: reflecting
  • Past: reflected
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

reflect badly on

1
/ɹɪflˈɛkt bˈædli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

Cause bad opinion of someone/something

To make people think negatively about someone or something.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Her dedication reflects well on the company.
  • Helping others always reflects well on you.

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