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mirror

他動詞自動詞[C] 可算名詞

複数形: mirrors過去形: mirrored過去分詞: mirrored現在分詞: mirroring

The word evokes a sense of symmetry and duplication. When used as a noun, it is a tool for self-examination or vanity, creating a literal double of the observer. This physical property translates into a psychological sense of truth or revelation, where the mirror reveals what is actually present without filter. As a verb, it shifts from a physical reflection to a conceptual one. It describes a relationship of mimicry or synchronization. Whether it is a lake reflecting a mountain or a child imitating a parent, the focus is on the seamless reproduction of a pattern, suggesting a deep connection or an automatic response between two entities.

Countable when referring to the physical object, such as a bathroom mirror or a hand mirror.

意味

名詞

A reflective surface, typically of glass with a metallic coating, that forms an image of an object placed in front of it.

"She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving the house."

他動詞

[something]

To reflect an image or to correspond closely to something else in a way that shows its characteristics.

"The calm surface of the lake mirrored the surrounding mountains."

自動詞

[someone][something]

To behave in a way that reflects the actions or attitudes of another person, often unconsciously.

"Children often mirror their parents' behavior during early development."