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reflecting
UK
/rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
UK
/rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective meaning ‘that reflects’; more precise label than generic ADJECTIVE.
Translations
The reflecting surface of the mirror made the room appear larger.
La surface réfléchissante du miroir faisait paraître la pièce plus grande.
Definitions
The reflecting surface of the mirror made the room appear larger.
The astronomers upgraded to a larger reflecting telescope for clearer images.
UK
/rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
Gerundial noun ‘the act or process of reflecting’; uncountable.
Translations
Regular reflecting on her progress helped her stay focused.
Une réflexion régulière sur ses progrès l’a aidée à rester concentrée.
Definitions
Regular reflecting on her progress helped her stay focused.
The reflecting of sunlight off the snow was blinding.
reflecting
ing-form
reflected
Past Simple
reflected
Past Participle
reflecting
ing-form
UK
/rɪˈflɛkt/
US
/rɪˈflɛkt/
Translations
His actions reflect his true character.
Ses actions reflètent son vrai caractère.
The mirror reflects the sunlight into the room.
Le miroir réfléchit la lumière du soleil dans la pièce.
She took a moment to reflect on her achievements.
Elle a pris un moment pour réfléchir à ses réalisations.
Definitions
The mirror reflects the sunlight into the room.
She took a moment to reflect on her achievements.
His actions reflect his true character.