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Upon close reflection

Upon close reflection

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定义

upon (close) reflection: （仔细）思索后,深思熟虑后 idiom

Upon close reflection, I have decided to sell the farm to the Japanese investors. 深思熟虑后，我已决定把农场卖给日本投资者。

练习 1

Bruno writes, "After careful consideration, my original decision still stands". Another way to say this is: , my original decision .

Bruno writes, "After careful consideration, my original decision still stands". Another way to say this is: Upon close reflection 1, my original decision remains the same 2.

1 Upon close reflection: Both of these idiomatic expressions ("after careful consideration", and "upon close reflection") express that someone (Bruno) has spent time thinking about a problem or situation with precision and care.

1 After intense brainstorming: To "brainstorm" is to come up with new ideas. Bruno is not "brainstorming", but thinking carefully about a decision which he has already made.

1 With casual observation: This is not the best choice. Bruno's expression indicates "careful" or prudent consideration. Bruno is not making an observation, but rather a decision. He is taking his decision seriously, and so it cannot be described as "casual".

1 After taking precautions: To "take precautions" means to "avoid risk". Bruno is being careful and considering the problem, however he is not trying to "avoid any risk".

2 remains the same: If a decision "remains the same", it does not change. The idiom "my decision still stands" expresses that a decision has not changed, or that it remains the same.

2 doesn't move: If something "doesn't move", it is "stationary" or "still", without physical motion. A decision might "change", but we never say that it "doesn't move".

2 is on hold: If something is "on hold", a process or project has been stopped or paused. Something "on hold" could be a program, or a person on the telephone waiting to speak with someone else. A decision can be put "on hold", delayed or postponed, but this is not what Bruno's idiom (my decision still stands) expresses.

2 is up in the air: This is not the best choice here. If a decision is "up in the air", it is "undecided" or "not final". Bruno is actually expressing that his original decision is still valid, and that he has not changed his opinions, despite Bob's research and suggestions to use a different software program.

练习 2

'That was just a reflex.

From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "reflex" correctly.

There may be more than one!

Upon further reflex, I've decided to change my screen name to something sexier.

He has reflexes like a cat. His reactions and movements are lightning-quick.

I'm just going to test your reflexes, Mr. Connors. I'll hit you in the head, and you tell me if it hurts, mmkay?

It's important to have the reflex to have your work checked by someone else before submitting it.

Some of his reflexes were interesting, but his opinion on the death penalty is shockingly draconian.

The light from the sun reflexed in my eyes, causing me to kill the man on the beach.

'That was just a reflex.

From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "reflex" correctly.

There may be more than one!

Upon further reflex, I've decided to change my screen name to something sexier.

This sentence uses the term "reflex" incorrectly. In English, a "reflex" generally refers to a physical reaction, not to a thought or opinion. A better term to use in this sentence would be "reflection". "Upon further reflection" is a common expression which indicates that the speaker has spent time thinking about a problem or situation with precision and care.

He has reflexes like a cat. His reactions and movements are lightning-quick.

This sentence uses the term "reflexes" correctly. "Reflexes" are instincts or reactions (often involuntary) to stimulus. To say that someone has "reflexes" like a cat is to say that they have quick, feline reactions.

I'm just going to test your reflexes, Mr. Connors. I'll hit you in the head, and you tell me if it hurts, mmkay?

This sentence uses the term "reflexes" correctly. "Reflexes" are instincts or reactions (often involuntary) to stimulus such as touching. Doctors often test the reflexes of their patients by striking them in the knee, and waiting for their leg to kick upwards. In this dialogue, Dr. Loblaw tells the nurse that the noise Kevin makes is just a "reflex" and that the patient is actually asleep.

It's important to have the reflex to have your work checked by someone else before submitting it.

This sentence uses the term "reflex" correctly, within an idiom. "To have the reflex (to do sthg)" is to have the tendency, or habit of doing something, often learned as the result of another action. For example: She has the reflex to check both ways before crossing the street since her accident.

Some of his reflexes were interesting, but his opinion on the death penalty is shockingly draconian.

This sentence uses the term "reflexes" incorrectly. In English, a "reflex" generally refers to physical reactions, not to a thought or opinion. A better term to use in this sentence would be "reflection" or "opinion".

The light from the sun reflexed in my eyes, causing me to kill the man on the beach.

This sentence uses the term "reflex" incorrectly. "Reflex" cannot be used as a verb. Although in archaic English, "a reflex" could refer to "reflected light", we cannot say that the sun "reflexed" in my eyes. A better choice for this sentence would be: the sun "reflected" in my eyes.

练习 3

Select the correct letter/email introduction for each situation. Each term is used once.

Referring to a period of consideration

", I've decided to cancel my subscription..."

Referring to a previous guarantee

", please find attached the minutes of the meeting..."

Referring to a previous exchange

" yesterday's budget meeting..."

Providing information

", I will be out of the office next week..."

Select the correct letter/email introduction for each situation. Each term is used once.

Referring to a period of consideration

"Upon reflection 1, I've decided to cancel my subscription..."

Referring to a previous guarantee

"As promised 2, please find attached the minutes of the meeting..."

Referring to a previous exchange

"Further to 3 yesterday's budget meeting..."

Providing information

"Just to let you know 4, I will be out of the office next week..."

1 Upon reflection: This is the correct answer. The idiom "upon reflection" expresses that one has spent time thinking or "reflecting" about a problem or situation. For example: Upon reflection, I have decided to cancel the wedding.

1 As promised: This idiom isn't used to signal a decision after a period of consideration.

1 Further to: This idiom isn't used to signal a decision after a period of consideration.

1 Just to let you know: This idiom is used to inform someone (of a decision), but doesn't reflect a period of consideration.

2 As promised: This is the correct answer. The expression, "as promised" is used to refer to a previous guarantee or promise. Other similar expressions are: "as requested", "as suggested", "here is/are..." or "in answer to your (enquiry/question/etc.)". Garth Ripley introduces his email with "as promised", this refers to the details of the song project he has promised to send to Edward.

2 Upon reflection: This idiom isn't used to refer to a previous guarantee or promise.

2 Further to: This idiom isn't used to refer to a previous guarantee or promise.

2 Just to let you know: This idiom isn't used to refer to a previous guarantee or promise.

3 Further to: This is the correct answer. The expression "further to..." is used to refer to a previous exchange (such as a meeting or a telephone conversation). Example: "Further to your request, please find attached a job description." Similar expressions include: "about / following your / in response to your (letter, etc.)".

3 Upon reflection: This expression is not used to refer to a previous exchange.

3 As promised: Although the expression "as promised" can refer to a previous exchange, it is usually used to refer to a previous request, guarantee or promise.

3 Just to let you know: This expression is not used to refer to a previous exchange.

4 Just to let you know: This is the correct answer. The expression "just to let you know (that...)" is an informal (email) expression that is used to introduce (new) information. Example: "Just to let you know that I'm leaving for the Cayman Islands for 3 years." "To let (someone) know" is to inform or tell them. A formal version of this expression would be: "I am writing to inform you that..."

4 As promised: This expression is not used to provide information.

4 Upon reflection: This expression is not used to provide information.

4 Further to: This expression is not used to provide information.