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