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反射
fǎn shè
Meaning
- reflection (from a mirror etc)
- to reflect
- reflex (i.e. automatic reaction of organism)
Definition
指光线、声波等从一种介质射向另一种介质界面时，改变传播方向又返回原介质的现象；也指生物体通过神经系统对外界刺激做出的快速反应。
Reflection: the phenomenon of light, sound waves, etc. changing direction and returning to the original medium when hitting the interface of another medium; also refers to the rapid response of an organism to external stimuli through the nervous system.
Usage
用于描述物理现象或生理反应，常与条件反射、非条件反射搭配。
Used to describe physical phenomena or physiological responses, often collocated with conditioned reflex and unconditioned reflex.
Examples
- 1 光线在镜面上发生反射，我们才能看到自己的样子。 (Light reflects on the mirror surface, enabling us to see ourselves.)
- 2 医生用锤子敲击膝盖，测试患者的反射是否正常。 (The doctor taps the knee with a hammer to test the patient's reflex.)
- 3 巴甫洛夫的条件反射实验揭示了学习与记忆的机制。 (Pavlov's conditioned reflex experiment revealed the mechanism of learning and memory.)
- 4 声波遇到障碍物会发生反射，这就是回声产生的原因。 (Sound waves reflect when encountering obstacles, which is why echoes occur.)
- 5 遇到危险时，人的大脑会迅速做出反射，避开伤害。 (When encountering danger, the human brain quickly makes a reflex to avoid injury.)
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