reflect /riˈflekt/ vt. & vi. 1. 反射，反映：A mirror reflects light. 镜子反射光。The newspapers reflect public opinion. 报纸反映公众意见。His face reflected his emotions. 他的面部表情反映了他的情感。 2. 思考，考虑: reflect for a moment 考虑一会儿 I must reflect what answer to give. 我要想想怎么回答。
reflective adj. 反射的：The school is reflective of society. 学校是社会的发射。
reflection/reflexion /riˈflekʃən/ n. 1.［c］反映: A high crime rate is a reflection of an unstable society. 高犯罪率是社会不稳定的反映。His smile was a reflection of his happiness. 他的微笑是他高兴的反映［考句］ Many novels that attempt to mirror the world are really reflections of the reality they represent.许多反映社会生活的小说就是现实的真实写照。2.［c］非议，非难: to cast a reflection upon … 非难… I intended no reflection on your character. 我无意对你的性格表示不满。 3.［c］映像，倒影: the reflection of trees in the water 树在水中的倒影；one’s reflection in the mirror 在镜中的像 4.［u］深思，考虑: be lost in reflection 陷入深思 I want time for reflection. 我需时间考虑。
