mirror

• 一种能反射光线的表面，通常由玻璃背面镀金属制成，能映照出前方物体的影像；也泛指任何具有反射作用的物体或表面。

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.

   镜子

   • 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.

   同义词glasslooking glassreflectorspeculum

2. Representation or reflectionB2formal

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

   反映

   • 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.

   同义词depictionechoembodimentimagelikenesspictureportrayalreflectionrepresentation

• 指反射或映照某物的动作，常形成镜像或影像；也指模仿、复制或与某物完全一致。

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.

   反映

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

   同义词echoimagereflectreproduce

2. Copy or imitateB2formal

   To closely resemble or imitate something or someone.

   模仿或复制

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

   同义词copyechoemulateimitatematchmimicparallelreflectreplicatereproduce

   反义词differinnovateoriginate