reflection/rIˋflɛkʃən; rIˈflekʃ$n/n 1 [C] an image that is reflected in a mirror or a similar surface〔镜子等表面反映出来的〕影像: +in We looked at our reflections in the pool. 我们看着自己在池中的倒影。2 [U] when an image, light, sound etc is reflected〔影像﹑光﹑声音等的〕反射3 [C,U] careful and serious thought 深思﹐仔细考虑: She paused for a moment's reflection. 她停下来考虑一下。4 [singular 单数] something that shows what something else is like, or is a sign of a particular situation〔某种情况的〕反映: +of The increase in ticket sales is a reflection of the popularity of the competition. 门票销售量的增加反映了比赛很受欢迎。be a reflection on sb/sth (=to show how good or bad someone or something is) 是某人/某事物的反映 To some extent, students’ grades are a reflection on the teacher. 在某种程度上﹐学生的成绩是教师水平的反映。