will-o'-the-wisp

US /ˌwɪl.oʊ.ðəˈwɪsp/
UK /ˌwɪl.oʊ.ðəˈwɪsp/
"will-o'-the-wisp" picture
1.

도깨비불

a faint, flickering light seen at night over marshy ground, believed to be caused by combustion of natural gases

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The hikers reported seeing a mysterious will-o'-the-wisp in the swamp.
등산객들은 늪에서 신비한 도깨비불을 보았다고 보고했다.
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Folklore often describes the will-o'-the-wisp as leading travelers astray.
민속에서는 종종 도깨비불이 여행자들을 길을 잃게 만든다고 묘사한다.
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ignis fatuusspooklightghost light
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환상, 잡기 어려운 것

something that is impossible or difficult to achieve or catch

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Chasing perfection can be a will-o'-the-wisp.
완벽을 쫓는 것은 잡기 어려운 것일 수 있다.
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His promise of a quick solution turned out to be a mere will-o'-the-wisp.
그의 빠른 해결책 약속은 단지 환상에 불과했다.
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illusionchimeradelusionphantommirage
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wispJell-Otam-o'-shanter