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mirage

/mɚˈɑʒ/

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an image that seems real but is caused by heat bending light

海市蜃楼；幻景

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From a distance, the road appeared wet, but the water was a mirage.
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远远看去，公路似乎有积水，其实那只是海市蜃楼。
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Pronunciation: /mɚˈɑʒ/

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