Reflection – Bilingual Lyrics Chinese/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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reflection /rɪˈflekʃn/ B2 |
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hurt /hɜːrt/ A2 |
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scar /skɑːr/ B2 |
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bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ B1 |
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angle /ˈæŋɡl/ B1 |
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dark /dɑːrk/ A1 |
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depression /dɪˈpreʃn/ B2 |
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genius /ˈdʒiːniəs/ B2 |
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frame /freɪm/ B1 |
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past /pæst/ A2 |
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face /feɪs/ A1 |
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frustration /frʌˈstreɪʃn/ B2 |
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evolve /ɪˈvɒlv/ B2 |
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newborn /ˈnjuːbɔːrn/ B1 |
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stage /steɪdʒ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'ma keep going
➔ Use of 'I'ma' (informal contraction of 'I am going to') to indicate future intention
➔ 'I'ma' functions as an informal way to express future plans or intentions, similar to 'going to'.
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Turn around, get on track
➔ Imperative verb phrases instructing somebody to change direction or focus
➔ These are imperative commands urging someone to change direction or focus attentively.
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This is my reflection
➔ Simple present tense with 'is' indicating a state of self-identification or realization
➔ Uses the present tense of 'be' ('is') to assert or describe one's current self or inner thoughts.
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過去了就無謂被軟禁
➔ Conditional structure with '就' indicating consequence or result of an action
➔ Expresses that once something has happened, the following consequence is inevitable.
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望鏡中 這位他
➔ Use of '望' (to look/look at) with noun phrase to express gaze or reflection
➔ Expresses looking at oneself in the mirror or self-reflection visually.