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1. reflect on/upon: think deeply about, remind oneself of (past events) 思考；反思 Examples: It’s a good habit to reflect on what you have done in the past. We agree that a central purpose of drama has always been to provide a means for a society to reflect upon itself and its beliefs. Etymology: Middle English, from Latin reflectere to bend back, from re- + flectere to bend synonyms THINK, COGITATE, REFLECT, REASON, SPECULATE, DELIBERATE mean to use ones powers of conception, judgment, or inference. THINK is general and may apply to any mental activity, but used alone often suggests attainment of clear ideas or conclusions teaches students how to think. COGITATE implies deep or intent thinking cogitated on the mysteries of nature. REFLECT suggests unhurried consideration of something recalled to the mind reflecting on fifty years of married life. REASON stresses consecutive logical thinking able to reason brilliantly in debate. SPECULATE implies reasoning about things theoretical or problematic speculated on the fate of the lost explorers. DELIBERATE suggests slow or careful reasoning before forming an opinion or reaching a conclusion or decision the jury deliberated for five hours. synonyms THINK, CONCEIVE, IMAGINE, FANCY, REALIZE, ENVISAGE, ENVISION mean to form an idea of. THINK implies the entrance of an idea into ones mind with or without deliberate consideration or reflection I just thought of a good joke. CONCEIVE suggests the forming and bringing forth and usually developing of an idea, plan, or design conceived of a new marketing approach. IMAGINE stresses a visualization imagine youre at the beach. FANCY suggests an imagining often unrestrained by reality but spurred by desires fancied himself a super athlete. REALI