🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

反射器

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fǎnshèqì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Reflector/rɪˈflɛk.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"反射器增强了灯光的亮度。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An object that reflects light, sound, or heat.

    "The car's headlights were equipped with powerful reflectors to enhance visibility at night."
  2. 2

    A device used in photography or lighting to redirect light.

    "The photographer used a reflector to bounce sunlight onto the model's face."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'reflector' originates from the Latin 'reflectere', meaning 'to bend back'. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to devices that reflect light or sound, and has retained this meaning into modern usage.

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