mirage

language: ru

definitions

  1. noun
    an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often appearing as water or distant objects
    ru: мираж
  2. noun
    something that is false or deceptive, especially an illusion of hope or success
    ru: иллюзия

examples

  1. The desert heat created a mirage.

    Жара создала мираж.

  2. His success was just a mirage.

    Его успех был лишь иллюзией.