Mirage
01
海市蜃楼, 幻象
something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive
例子
The concept of a perfect, harmonious society often proves to be a mirage, as human nature and conflicting interests make it unattainable.
一个完美、和谐社会的概念常常被证明是海市蜃楼，因为人性和相互冲突的利益使其无法实现。
02
海市蜃楼, 光学错觉
an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, creating the appearance of water, objects, or landscapes where none exist
例子
The nomads knew to distrust their senses when they spotted what appeared to be an oasis, recognizing it as a mirage.
游牧民知道当他们发现看似绿洲的东西时不要相信自己的感官，认识到那是一种海市蜃楼。
