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Chinese dictionary
derogillusion; mirage; flowers in a mirror and the moon's reflection in water
有人说股价会回升,但那不过是镜花水月而已。
There was talk of share prices recovering, but that was just a false dawn.
现在赶超这个公司已经是镜花水月。
It will be an illusion to catch up with the company.