mirage

language: zh

definitions

  1. noun
    an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often appearing as water or distant objects
    zh: 海市蜃楼
  2. noun
    something that is false or deceptive, especially an illusion of hope or success
    zh: 虚幻的希望

examples

  1. The desert heat created a mirage.

    沙漠热浪产生海市蜃楼。

  2. His success was just a mirage.

    他的成功只是虚幻。