mirror

• Ein Gegenstand mit einer glatten, reflektierenden Oberfläche, meist aus Glas mit Metallbeschichtung, der das Bild von Objekten vor ihm wiedergibt. Auch eine spiegelnde Fläche oder ein reflektierendes Bauteil.

A noun referring to a reflective surface, typically made of glass coated with a metallic layer, that shows an image of whatever is in front of it.

1. Reflective surfaceA1formal

   A smooth, polished surface that reflects light and forms an image of whatever is in front of it.

   Spiegel

   • She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving.
   • The bathroom mirror is fogged up after the shower.
   • He hung a large mirror on the wall to make the room look bigger.

   Synonymeglasslooking glassreflectorspeculum

2. Representation or reflectionB2formal

   Something that accurately reflects or represents a situation, condition, or quality.

   Spiegelbild

   • The novel is a mirror of society in the 19th century.
   • His actions are a mirror of his true character.
   • The election results are a mirror of the public's mood.

   Synonymedepictionechoembodimentimagelikenesspictureportrayalreflectionrepresentation

• Verb, das die Handlung des Spiegelns, Reflektierens oder Kopierens von etwas bezeichnet, oft in Form eines Bildes oder einer Darstellung.

A verb used to indicate the act of reflecting or copying something, often as an image or representation.

1. B1formal

   To reflect an image as a mirror does.

   Widerspiegeln

   • The calm lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
   • Her eyes mirrored the sadness she felt inside.
   • The polished floor mirrored the chandelier above.

   Synonymeechoimagereflectreproduce

2. Copy or imitateB2formal

   To closely resemble or imitate something or someone.

   Kopieren oder nachahmen

   • The child mirrored her mother's gestures.
   • The company's strategy mirrors that of its main competitor.
   • His actions mirrored his words exactly.

   Synonymecopyechoemulateimitatematchmimicparallelreflectreplicatereproduce

   Antonymedifferinnovateoriginate