illusion
US /ɪˈluː.ʒən/
UK /ɪˈluː.ʒən/
1.
幻觉, 错觉
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses
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The magician created an amazing illusion.
魔术师创造了一个惊人的幻觉。
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The desert heat created an illusion of water on the road.
沙漠的热量在路上造成了水的幻觉。
2.
幻想, 错觉
a false idea or belief
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He was under the illusion that he could sing.
他幻想着自己会唱歌。
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Many people live with the illusion of control over their lives.
许多人生活在对生活有控制权的错觉中。