mirror
/ˈmɪrə(r); `mɪrɚ/ n
1 (often in compounds 常用以构成复合词) polished surface, usu of coated glass or of metal, that reflects images 镜子
a `driving-mirror, eg in a car, to enable the driver to see what is behind 驾驶用反光镜（供驾驶者观看车後情况者）
a `hand mirror, ie a small one, esp as used by women 手镜（尤指女子用的小镜）
She glanced at herself in the mirror. 她照了一下镜子. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xvi.
2 (fig 比喻) thing that reflects or gives a likeness of sth 反映某事物的东西
Pepys's `Diary' is a mirror of/holds up a mirror to the times he lived in. 佩皮斯的《日记》是他生活的那个时代的真实反映. mirror, v [Tn]
reflect (sth) as in a mirror 反射, 映照（某事物）
The trees were mirrored in the still water of the lake. 静静的湖水映出岸上的树木.
(fig 比喻) a novel that mirrors modern society 反映现代社会的小说.