will-o'-the-wisp
US /ˌwɪl.oʊ.ðəˈwɪsp/
UK /ˌwɪl.oʊ.ðəˈwɪsp/
1.
api hantu
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.
Para pejalan kaki melaporkan melihat api hantu misteri di paya.
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Folklore often describes the will-o'-the-wisp as leading travelers astray.
Cerita rakyat sering menggambarkan api hantu sebagai penyesat pengembara.
2.
khayalan, sesuatu yang sukar dicapai
something that is impossible or difficult to achieve or catch
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Chasing perfection can be a will-o'-the-wisp.
Mengejar kesempurnaan boleh menjadi sesuatu yang sukar dicapai.
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His promise of a quick solution turned out to be a mere will-o'-the-wisp.
Janjinya untuk penyelesaian cepat ternyata hanya khayalan semata.