Collocations for reflection - noun
1. image in a mirror, etc.
ADJ.
clear | faint | blurred, distorted
VERB + REFLECTION
catch a glimpse of, catch sight of, see
He caught sight of her reflection in the window.
He caught sight of her reflection in the window.
glance at, look at | gaze at, stare at, watch | examine, inspect, study
REFLECTION + VERB
look …
Her reflection in the mirror looked distorted.
Her reflection in the mirror looked distorted.
PREP.
in a/the ~
In the reflection on the glass door he could see the class behind him.
In the reflection on the glass door he could see the class behind him.
~ in
I saw my reflection in the polished marble.
I saw my reflection in the polished marble.
~ on
the reflection of the mountains on the calm waters of the lake
the reflection of the mountains on the calm waters of the lake
2. sending light/heat/sound back from a surface
ADJ.
heat, light, sound
PREP.
~ from
There is reflection of heat from the metal surface.
There is reflection of heat from the metal surface.
PHRASES
the angle of reflection
3. indication/description of sth
ADJ.
accurate, fair, true | inadequate | mere, pale
This account is only a pale reflection of the true state of affairs.
This account is only a pale reflection of the true state of affairs.
direct, simple
Young people''s behaviour is a direct reflection of adults''.
Young people''s behaviour is a direct reflection of adults''.
sad
VERB + REFLECTION
give (sb), provide
Such studies do not give a true reflection of population needs.
Such studies do not give a true reflection of population needs.
PREP.
~ of/on/upon
His low level of performance is no reflection on his general ability.
His low level of performance is no reflection on his general ability.
4. careful thought about sth
ADJ.
deep, mature, serious, sober | further | quiet | personal | critical, philosophical, theological
VERB + REFLECTION
encourage
Counselling should encourage reflection on the past.
Counselling should encourage reflection on the past.
REFLECTION + VERB
show sb/sth
A moment''s reflection will show you that that can''t be true.
A moment''s reflection will show you that that can''t be true.
PREP.
after/on/upon ~
On further reflection, I''m not so sure it''s a good idea.
On further reflection, I''m not so sure it''s a good idea.
~ about/on/upon
The party needs a period of sober reflection about what went wrong.
The party needs a period of sober reflection about what went wrong.
PHRASES
a moment''s reflection, a period for/of reflection, time for reflection
5. written or spoken thoughts about sth
ADJ.
interesting | poignant
VERB + REFLECTION
have
PREP.
~ about/on/upon
She has some interesting reflections about the spiritual state of the country.
She has some interesting reflections about the spiritual state of the country.