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詞彙 will-o'-the-wisp 在中文的含義

will-o'-the-wisp 在英語中是什麼意思？與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

will-o'-the-wisp

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

名詞

1.

鬼火, 磷火

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

範例:
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The hikers reported seeing a mysterious will-o'-the-wisp in the swamp.
徒步旅行者報告說在沼澤中看到了神秘的鬼火。
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Folklore often describes the will-o'-the-wisp as leading travelers astray.
民間傳說常將鬼火描述為引誘旅行者迷失方向。
同義詞:
ignis fatuusspooklightghost light
2.

虛無縹緲的幻想, 難以捉摸的目標

something that is impossible or difficult to achieve or catch

範例:
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Chasing perfection can be a will-o'-the-wisp.
追求完美可能是一個難以捉摸的目標。
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His promise of a quick solution turned out to be a mere will-o'-the-wisp.
他迅速解決問題的承諾結果只是一個虛無縹緲的幻想。
同義詞:
illusionchimeradelusionphantommirage
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞
相關詞:
wispJell-Otam-o'-shanter