"reflection" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 反射
• 反思

Definition

反射是你在镜子或光亮物体上看到的影像，也指仔细思考某事的过程。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Reflection' 既可指物理上的倒影，也可指抽象的深思。常见搭配有 'in the reflection'、'self-reflection'、'a moment of reflection'。不要与 'refraction'（折射，科学术语）或 'reflex'（反射动作）混淆。

Examples

I saw my reflection in the mirror.

我在镜子里看到了我的**反射**。

Water can show your reflection on a sunny day.

晴天时，水面能显出你的**倒影**。

He needed time for reflection before making his decision.

他在做决定前需要时间**反思**。

Her words were a reflection of her true feelings.

她的话是她真实感受的**反映**。

After the meeting, the team had a brief reflection on what went well.

会议结束后，团队对做得好的地方进行了简短的**反思**。

When I looked at my reflection, I barely recognized myself.

当我看到自己的**倒影**时，几乎认不出自己。