Mirage
01
海市蜃楼, 幻象
something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive
语法信息
有生性状态
抽象
形态构成
简单词
可数
复数形式
mirages
例子
For many struggling artists, fame and fortune can seem like a mirage, always shimmering on the horizon but never within reach.
对于许多苦苦挣扎的艺术家来说，名望和财富可能就像海市蜃楼，总是在地平线上闪烁，但永远无法触及。
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
In the desert heat, weary travelers often mistake distant sand dunes for shimmering lakes due to mirages.
在沙漠的炎热中，疲惫的旅行者常常因为海市蜃楼而将远处的沙丘误认为是闪烁的湖泊。
