il·lu·sion /ɪˈljuːʒən/ n. 1. 错觉，幻觉；假象 The old man's ruddy complexion gave an illusion of good health. 老人红润的脸色给人以健康的错觉。 The mirror gives an illusion of depth. 镜子造成一种纵深幻觉。 2. 幻想，错误的观念 be under no illusion(或 illusions) about sth. 对某事不存幻想 have (或 cherish, entertain, hold) an illusion(或 illusions) about sth. 对某事抱有幻想 It is time for them to cast aside their illusions. 现在该是他们丢掉幻想的时候了。 3. (使观众产生错觉的)魔术手法 4. (用以做面纱、 花边等的)绢网，薄纱 5. 【心】错觉 6. 〈古〉鬼怪，幽灵 7. 〈废〉欺骗 [< L illūsiō deceit < illūdere; 见 ILLUDE]