| 词汇 | reflect on |
| 释义 | Idiom reflect onreflect on (someone/something) to influence the reputation of a person, group, or organization.The outstanding work of our scientists reflects well on the entire university.If someone on our staff does a bad job, it reflects badly on all of us. Usage notes: always used with an adverb and said of both good and bad influences on a reputation Phr V reflect on reflects, reflecting, reflected reflect on/upon sth slightly formal to think very hard about something, or to express your thoughts about something in what you say or writeAnyone who reflects upon the nature of human existence may come to the same conclusion.Reflecting on the sales department's performance this year, he singled out Andrew West for special praise. reflect on/upon sb/sth if something reflects on someone or something, it affects other people's opinion of that person or thingThe whole affair reflects badly on the government. ! Reflect upon is more formal than reflect on and is mostly used in writing.1. reflect on/upon sth to think carefully about something, especially something that has happened or something you have decided to do: New Year's Day is a time to reflect on the past year and plan ahead. Reflecting on what he had said, she found herself close to tears.■ SIMILAR TO: think (about), consider2. reflect on/upon sb/sth to influence other people's opinion about someone or something, especially in a bad way: Anna felt ashamed, realizing that her father's rudeness reflected on her.reflect badly on sb/sth Newspaper reports of poor exam results would undoubtedly reflect badly on the school. reflect (up)on (something)1. Literally, to be displayed as a duplicate light or image on something. Technically, moonlight is just sunlight that bounces off the moon and is reflected on the Earth. Though his back was to me, I could see his worried face reflected on the small pool of water. 2. To consider or think back on something with close or careful attention. Stuck in bed with a broken leg, all I could do was reflect on the accident that put me there. After coming to terms with not getting the promotion, Janet reflected upon her boss's criticism and vowed to improve her work. reflect on (someone something)To stand as evidence of someone's or something's qualities or merits. The principal seems more concerned that the incident will reflect poorly on the school, as opposed to whether anyone was hurt. Your poise under pressure really reflects on your ability as a leader. reflect (back) (up)on someone or somethingto remember or think about someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) When I reflect back on the years I spent with my parents, I think I had a good childhood. I like to reflect on my great-grandmother. reflect on1. Consider or think carefully about, as in She reflected on her country's role in history. [c. 1600] A closely related phrase is on due reflection, meaning "after careful consideration." For example, On due reflection I decided to vote for the incumbent. 2. reflect on one. Give evidence of one's qualities, as in The hasty preparation of this report will reflect on you. [Second half of 1600s] reflect onor reflect uponv. 1. To think carefully about something: He sat in the garden and reflected on what he had just read. 2. To express carefully considered thoughts about something: In the essay, she reflects on her long career and offers advice for young writers. 3. To give evidence of the characteristics or qualities of someone or something: The student's performance reflects well on the whole school. Hasty preparation of the report will reflect badly on you. 4. To appear as a reflected image on some surface: The trees are reflecting on the water. 5. To cause something to appear as a reflected image on some surface: The window reflected wavy lines on the floor. |
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