reflection

• n. 反省；熟考；反省

reflect, reflection, reflection, contemplationから。

reflection (n.)

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.

1. On reflection ，he says，he very much regrets the comments.

反省の末、コメントしたことをとても後悔していると語った。

2.I couldn 't bear to see my reflection in the mirror.

鏡の中の自分の姿を見るのに忍びない。

3.After days of reflection she decided to write back.

数日考えた後、彼女は返事をすることにした。

4.Infection with head lice is no reflection on personal hygiene.

頭にシラミが生えていることは、個人衛生を問わないことを意味していない。

5.He admired his reflection in the mirror.

彼は自分の鏡の中の映像を楽しんでいる。