Englishئاساسىي لۇغەت
reflection
Universal Words
(BrE also less frequent reflexion) noun
1 [C] an image in a mirror, on a shiny surface, on water, etc:
He admired his reflection in the mirror.
2 [U] the action or process of sending back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface
3 [C] a sign that shows the state or nature of sth:
Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality. * The increase in crime is a sad reflection on (= shows sth bad about) our society today.
4 [U] careful thought about sth, sometimes over a long period of time:
She decided on reflection to accept his offer after all. * A week off would give him time for reflection.
5 [C,usually pl.] your written or spoken thoughts about a particular subject or topic:
a book of her reflections on childhood
6 [C] an account or a description of sth:
The article is an accurate reflection of events that day.
IDIOMS see MATUREadj.
