mirage
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/məˈrɑːʒ/
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/ˈmɪrɑːʒ/
An illusion of water or an object in the distance, caused by the refraction of light in hot air.
The travelers saw a mirage of a lake in the desert, but it disappeared as they approached.
여행객들은 사막에서 호수의 망원경을 보았지만, 다가갈수록 사라졌다.
An unrealistic hope or desire that is not likely to happen.
Her dream of becoming a famous singer turned out to be a mirage.
그녀가 유명한 가수가 되는 꿈은 결국 망원경이었습니다.