reflect

To show or express something; to think carefully and deeply about something; to throw back light or an image.

• reflection/rɪˈflɛkʃən/(n)反思；映像
• reflective/rɪˈflɛktɪv/(adj)有思考性的
• thoughtfulreflection (深思熟虑)

• reflect on
• reflect the reality
• reflect values
• reflect poorly on
• take time to reflect
• on reflection

1. 1.The results reflect a broader cultural shift that has been building for several years.
2. 2.On reflection, she concluded that the decision had been the right one, even if it had been difficult to make.

• indicate/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/— point to/show
• demonstrate/ˈdɛmənstreɪt/— show clearly
• ponder/ˈpɒndə/— think carefully about

from Latin "reflectere" = to bend back, from "re-" + "flectere" (to bend)