reflect

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

re·flect (rĭ-flĕktʹ)v. re·flect·ed, re·flect·ing, re·flectsv. tr.
1. To throw or bend back (light, for example) from a surface. See Synonyms at echo.
2. To give back or show an image of (an object); mirror.
3. To make apparent; express or manifest:
Her work reflects intelligence.
4. To bring as a consequence:
The victory reflects credit on the coach.
5. Archaic. To bend back.v. intr.
1. To be bent or thrown back:
Her voice reflected off the canyon walls.
2. To give something back, as light or sound:
a shiny surface that reflects well.
3.
a. To give evidence of the characteristics or qualities of someone or something:
That student's performance reflects well on the whole school.
b. To bring blame or discredit:
Hasty preparation of the report will reflect on you.
4.
a. To think seriously. See Synonyms at think.
b. To express carefully considered thoughts:
In the essay, he reflects on his career. [Middle English reflecten, from Old French reflecter, from Latin reflectere, to bend back : re-, re- + flectere, to bend.]

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  shine, reverberate