mirror image

• Ein Bild, das in der Form identisch, aber seitenverkehrt ist, wie im Spiegel gesehen; auch bildlich für etwas, das eine exakte Kopie oder Entsprechung eines anderen Objekts ist.

An image that is identical in form but reversed, as if seen in a mirror; also used figuratively to describe something that is an exact copy or counterpart of another thing.

1. Reflection in a mirrorA2formal

   An image that is reversed left to right, as seen in a mirror.

   Spiegelbild

   • She looked at her mirror image and adjusted her hair.
   • The mirror image of the word 'ambulance' is written backwards on the vehicle.
   • He saw his mirror image in the calm lake.

2. Exact opposite or counterpartB2formal

   Something that is the exact opposite or a perfect counterpart of something else.

   Spiegelbild

   • The two political parties are mirror images of each other in their policies.
   • Her personality is a mirror image of her mother's.
   • The new building is a mirror image of the old one, but with modern materials.