transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈflekt ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin reflectere to bend back, from re- + flectere to bend
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. archaic : to turn into or away from a course : deflect
2. : to prevent passage of and cause to change direction
a mirror reflect s light
3. : to bend or fold back
4. : to give back or exhibit as an image, likeness, or outline : mirror
the clouds were reflect ed in the water
5. : to bring or cast as a result
his attitude reflect s little credit on his judgment
6. : to make manifest or apparent : show
the painting reflect s his artistic vision
the pulse reflect s the condition of the heart
7. : realize , consider
intransitive verb
1. : to throw back light or sound
2.
a. : to think quietly and calmly
b. : to express a thought or opinion resulting from reflection
3.
a. : to tend to bring reproach or discredit
an investigation that reflect s on all the members of the department
b. : to bring about a specified appearance or characterization
an act which reflect s well on her
c. : to have a bearing or influence
Synonyms: see think