What does mirage mean?

an optical illusion caused by light bending through unevenly heated air something attractive that seems real or achievable but is not

How is mirage pronounced?

UK /ˈmɪrɑːʒ/, US /məˈrɑːʒ/.

/ˈmɪrɑːʒ/ · /məˈrɑːʒ/

CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6073 in the learning path

海市蜃楼；蜃景

n. an optical illusion caused by light bending through unevenly heated air

海市蜃楼；蜃景

n. something attractive that seems real or achievable but is not

幻象；不切实际的希望

The distant pool was only a mirage in the desert.

远处的水池只是沙漠中的蜃景。

For many young workers, affordable home ownership remains a mirage as property prices rise faster than wages.

对许多年轻劳动者而言，由于房价涨幅超过工资涨幅，买得起住房仍是可望而不可即的梦想。

指光学蜃景或虚幻希望，不表示普通雾气。

What does mirage mean?: an optical illusion caused by light bending through unevenly heated air something attractive that seems real or achievable but is not
How is mirage pronounced?: UK /ˈmɪrɑːʒ/, US /məˈrɑːʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.