reflect Význam & definícia

Význam reflect v slovenčine

• 0 If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it:

  • He saw himself reflected in the water/mirror/shop window.

  • The light reflected off the surface of the water.

• 1 to show, express, or be a sign of something:

  • The statistics reflect a change in people's spending habits.

• 2 to think carefully, especially about possibilities and opinions:

  • The manager demanded time to reflect (on what to do).

  • [ + that ] She reflected that this was probably the last time she would see him.

• 3 to send back light, heat, energy, or sound from a surface:

  • [ T ] Light-colored clothing reflects the sun’s heat rather than absorbing it.

  • [ I ] Moonlight reflected off the surface of the lake.

• 4 to show, express, or be a sign of something:

  • His blank face reflected his boredom.

• 5 to think carefully:

  • She felt she needed time to reflect on what to do next.