late 14c., reflexion, in reference to surfaces throwing back light or heat, from Late Latin reflexionem (nominative reflexio) "a reflection," literally "a bending back," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reflectere "to bend back, bend backwards, turn away," from re- "back" (see re-) + flectere "to bend" (see flexible). Of the mind, from 1670s. Meaning "remark made after turning back one's thought on some subject" is from 1640s. Spelling with -ct- recorded from late 14c., established 18c., by influence of the verb.
雙語例句
1. On reflection, he says, he very much regrets the comments.
經(jīng)過反省，他說自己對(duì)所作的評(píng)論感到非常后悔。
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2. I couldn't bear to see my reflection in the mirror.
我不忍看鏡子里自己的樣子。
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3. After days of reflection she decided to write back.
想了幾天之后她決定回信。
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4. Infection with head lice is no reflection on personal hygiene.