海市蜃楼

hǎishìshènlóu

mirage, illusion

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flyaway; mirage

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flyaway; mirage

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mirage (lit. or fig.)

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海市蜃楼

hǎi shì shèn lóu

（蜃景， 大气中由于光线的折射作用而形成的一种自然现象） mirage; a fantasied edifice; castle in Spain; fata morgana Sicily; flyaway; illusive castle in the air; image of towns and markets in mirage; loomings; unreal appearance

（比喻幻想） illusions or hopes that cannot be realized

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海市蜃樓|海市蜃楼 [hǎi shì shèn lóu] ► mirage (lit. or fig.)