Will-O'-The-Wisp

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What Does Will-O'-The-Wisp Mean?

  • 萤火虫
  • 幻想
  • 虚幻的事物

Will-O'-The-Wisp Pronunciation

/ˈwɪl əʊ ðə wɪsp/

Will-O'-The-Wisp Definition

noun

Definition

A phosphorescent light seen at night, especially over marshy ground, formerly thought to be caused by the spirits of the dead.

In ZH

在夜间看到的磷光，尤其是在沼泽地面上，以前以为是死者的灵魂所造成的。

How to Use Will-O'-The-Wisp in a Sentence

  • The will-o'-the-wisp lured the travelers deeper into the marsh.
  • Many legends surround the mysterious will-o'-the-wisp.
  • He followed the will-o'-the-wisp, unaware of the danger ahead.
  • In folklore, will-o'-the-wisps are said to lead people astray.
  • The ghostly light of the will-o'-the-wisp intrigued the young boy.

Cultural Notes

In folklore, the will-o'-the-wisp is often associated with fairy tales and supernatural phenomena, symbolizing temptation and misdirection.

Synonyms for Will-O'-The-Wisp