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mirror

Noun

  1. 1

    mirror

    A thin, flat object reflecting the appearance of an object or person.

    Korean definition: 물체의 모양을 비추어 보는 얇고 평평한 물건.

    • The woman put on makeup while looking in the mirror.

    • The man reflected in the mirror looked happy.

  2. 2

    mirror

    (figurative) Something disclosing or showing a certain fact as it is.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 어떤 사실을 그대로 드러내거나 보여 주는 것.

    • News should be a mirror that reflects reality as it is.

    • Friends are a mirror that helps me know what kind of person I am.

  3. 3

    example

    Something to benchmark or that gives a lesson.

    Korean definition: 모범이나 교훈이 될 만한 것.

    • History serves as an important example in opening up the future.

    • At the company, I work taking Section Chief Kim as my example.