mirage

• 名词，指由大气条件引起的光学幻觉，如海市蜃楼；也比喻虚幻、不可企及的事物。

A noun referring to an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, or figuratively, something that is illusory and cannot be achieved.

1. Optical illusionB2formalscientific

   An optical phenomenon caused by atmospheric refraction, where a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects, often creating the illusion of water.

   海市蜃楼

   • The desert traveler saw a mirage of a lake on the horizon.
   • Heat rising from the asphalt created a mirage on the road.
   • Mirages are common in hot, arid environments.

   同义词apparitionillusionoptical illusionphantasm

2. Illusory hopeB2formal

   Something that appears real or desirable but is actually unattainable or deceptive.

   幻景

   • The promise of quick wealth turned out to be a mirage.
   • For many, the American Dream has become a mirage.
   • His hopes for a peaceful resolution were just a mirage.

   同义词chimeradaydreamdelusionfantasyfigmentillusionpipe dream

   反义词certaintyfactrealitysubstance