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ignis fatuus

/ˈɪɡnɪs ˈfætʃuəs/

翻译: 沼泽地上空漂浮或闪烁的磷光,常被认为是腐烂有机物产生的气体自燃所致;也用于比喻诱人误入危险或陷入虚假希望的虚幻事物。

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/ˈɪɡnɪs ˈfætʃuəs/C2formalscientific
  • zh沼泽地上空漂浮或闪烁的磷光,常被认为是腐烂有机物产生的气体自燃所致;也用于比喻诱人误入危险或陷入虚假希望的虚幻事物。

A phosphorescent light that hovers or flits over marshy ground, often attributed to the spontaneous combustion of gases from decaying organic matter; also used figuratively to describe something deceptive or misleading that lures people into danger or false hope.

  1. Will-o'-the-wispC2formal

    A pale, flickering light seen over marshy ground at night, thought to be caused by the spontaneous combustion of gases.

    zh鬼火

    • The travelers were misled by an ignis fatuus in the swamp.
    • Ancient folklore often described ignis fatuus as a ghostly flame.
    • The ignis fatuus appeared as a dancing light over the bog.
  2. Deceptive hope or goalC2formal

    Something that misleads or deludes; an illusion or false hope.

    zh虚幻的希望或目标

    • The promise of quick wealth was an ignis fatuus for many investors.
    • His dream of becoming a rock star turned out to be an ignis fatuus.
    • Pursuing that unrealistic plan is like chasing an ignis fatuus.