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    illusion

    US /ɪˈluʒən/

    ・

    UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/

    B2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Idea, image or impression that is not correct
    He put on an illusion of being happy to hide his sadness
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
    The magician created the illusion of making the statue disappear.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A magic trick.
    The magician performed a stunning illusion, making the elephant disappear.

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    06:49How Mirror Scenes Are Shot In Movies & TV | Movies Insider
    • And just like in "Terminator 2," they used a real set of twins to tie the illusion together.

      And just like in "Terminator 2," they used a real set of twins to tie the illusion together.

    • they used a real set of twins to tie the illusion together.

      they used a real set of twins to tie the illusion together.

    B1

    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • and future are just an illusion of consciousness.

      and future are just an illusion of consciousness.

    • There is no room for free will, which is seen as just an illusion, when we take this deterministic

      There is no room for free will, which is seen as just an illusion, when we take this deterministic

    B1

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • the Shepard Tone, an auditory illusion,

      the Shepard Tone, an auditory illusion,

    B1

    Are You More Forgetful Than A Fish?

    02:59Are You More Forgetful Than A Fish?
    • This is the Rotating Snake Illusion - as you move your eyes, the snakes appear to be moving

      This is the Rotating Snake Illusion - as you move your eyes, the snakes appear to be moving

    • in circles, but the image is actually stationary. It turns out that fish see this illusion in

      in circles, but the image is actually stationary. It turns out that fish see this illusion in

    B1

    Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address

    22:23Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address
    • Craig and I shared a bedroom divided by a wooden partition to give us the illusion of

      Craig and I shared a bedroom divided by a wooden partition to give us the illusion of

    A2

    First Japanese Visitor to USA Describes American Life // 1860 Tokugawa Embassy // Primary Source

    17:32First Japanese Visitor to USA Describes American Life // 1860 Tokugawa Embassy // Primary Source
    • Our one-time fear was a groundless illusion.

      Our one-time fear was a groundless illusion.

    B1

    Casually Explained: Bitcoin

    10:38Casually Explained: Bitcoin
    • You only sell in a bear market if you're a good day trader or an illusion noob.

      You only sell in a bear market if you're a good day trader or an illusion noob.

    B1

    Where Gravity Doesn't Work?

    01:16Where Gravity Doesn't Work?
    • This is just an optical illusion where it looks different from what it actually is.

      This is just an optical illusion where it looks different from what it actually is.

    A2

    how to take neat notes on a budget

    04:48how to take neat notes on a budget
    • And also, consistency is probably the number one thing that gives the illusion of being neat and putting in a lot of effort when you're really not.

      And also, consistency is probably the number one thing that gives the illusion of being neat and putting in a lot of effort when you're really not.

    B1

    How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us

    06:29How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us
    • Something that modernity has provided us with is privacy, well, at least the illusion of it.

      Something that modernity has provided us with is privacy, well, at least the illusion of it.

    • Well, at least the illusion of it.

      Well, at least the illusion of it.

    B1