mirror

• Существительное, обозначающее отражающую поверхность, обычно из стекла с металлическим покрытием, которая показывает изображение того, что находится перед ней.

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.

   Зеркало

   • 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.

   Synonymsglasslooking glassreflectorspeculum

2. Representation or reflectionB2formal

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

   Отражение

   • 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.

   Synonymsdepictionechoembodimentimagelikenesspictureportrayalreflectionrepresentation

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия отражения или копирования чего-либо, часто в виде образа или представления.

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.

   Отражать

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

   Synonymsechoimagereflectreproduce

2. Copy or imitateB2formal

   To closely resemble or imitate something or someone.

   Копировать или подражать

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

   Synonymscopyechoemulateimitatematchmimicparallelreflectreplicatereproduce

   Antonymsdifferinnovateoriginate