LEARNit Dictionary
reflection
noun
/rɪˈflekʃn/
UK
/rɪˈflekʃn/
US
C1+
OPAL
OPAL
1
C1+
an image in a mirror, on a shiny surface, on water, etc.
انعکاس, بازتاب, تصویر
2
the action or process of sending back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface
بازتاب, انعکاس, بازتاب نور, انعکاس صوت, انعکاس گرما
There is reflection of heat from the metal surface.
3
C1+
a sign that shows the state or nature of something
انعکاس, بازتاب, نشانگر
Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality.
This account is only a
pale reflection
of the true state of affairs.
The increase in crime is a
sad reflection
on
our society today.
4
C1+
careful thought about something, sometimes over a long period of time
تأمل, اندیشه, تفکر, تعمق
A week off would give him time for reflection.
She decided on reflection to accept his offer after all.
It may be that, on
mature reflection
, you decide to cancel the plan.
see also
self-reflection
5
your written or spoken thoughts about a particular subject or topic
تأمل, اندیشه, اندیشیدن
a book of her reflections on childhood
6
an account or a description of something
بیان, شرح, توصیف, تشریح, بازگویی, گزارش, توضیح
The article is an accurate reflection of events that day.