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反映

Definition

(verb) To throw back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it

Examples

湖面反映着山脉的倒影。
The lake reflected the mountains on its surface.
  • 玻璃窗反映出屋里的灯光。

    The glass window reflected the light from inside the house.

  • 她低头看着咖啡里的反映,笑了一下。

    She looked down at the reflection in her coffee and smiled.

  • 傍晚六点,墙上的铜牌反映着路灯的光。

    At six in the evening, the brass plaque on the wall was reflecting the streetlight.

  • 别站那儿,镜子会把太阳反映到我眼睛里。

    Don't stand there, the mirror's gonna throw the sunlight into my eyes.

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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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