delusion
US /dɪˈluː.ʒən/
UK /dɪˈluː.ʒən/
1.
妄想, 错觉
a belief that is not true and is not based on reality, especially as a symptom of mental illness
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He suffers from the delusion that he is a famous rock star.
他患有自己是著名摇滚明星的妄想。
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It was a common delusion among the patients.
这是患者中常见的妄想。
2.
错觉, 欺骗
the state of being deceived or misled
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He was under the delusion that he could fly.
他有自己能飞的错觉。
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Living in a constant state of delusion can be dangerous.
生活在持续的错觉中可能是危险的。