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mirrors

UK //ˈmɪr.əz//US //ˈmɪr.ɚz//

词源

源自中古英语 'mirour',来自古法语 'mirour',最终源于拉丁语 'mirari',意为'看'或'惊奇'。

noun

❶ 镜子,一种表面光滑的物体,能够反射光线并形成清晰的影像。常用于日常生活和装饰中。

“She looked at herself in the mirrors before leaving the house.”

(她在出门前照了照镜子。)

“The room was decorated with large mirrors to make it appear brighter.”

(房间里装饰着大镜子,使它看起来更明亮。)

同义词:looking glass, reflector, glass

verb

❶ 反射或映照某物,使其影像在镜子或其他光滑表面上显现。

“The lake mirrors the surrounding mountains perfectly.”

(湖水完美地映照出周围的山峦。)

“Her actions mirror her mother's behavior when she was young.”

(她的行为映照出她母亲年轻时的样子。)

同义词:reflect, imitate, echo

常见短语

smoke and mirrors — 指故意制造迷惑或假象的行为,常用于形容欺骗或误导的手段。

“The politician's promises were just smoke and mirrors to win votes.”

(这位政治家的承诺只是为了赢得选票而制造的假象。)