pipe dream
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pipe dreams
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不切实际的梦想, 白日梦
an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish
The idiom "pipe dream" originated in the early 20th century and was originally associated with the idea of hallucinations experienced by smokers of opium pipes, leading to unrealistic visions. Over time, it evolved to describe any impractical or unattainable vision or plan.
- Building a house on a private island may be a delightful pipe dream, but it's beyond our budget.
在私人岛屿上建造房屋可能是一个愉快的白日梦，但它超出了我们的预算。
- His hope of becoming a rock star and touring the world seemed like a pipe dream until he signed a record deal.
他成为摇滚明星并环游世界的希望在他签下唱片合约之前似乎是一个不切实际的梦想。
- The notion of a completely utopian society, free of all problems, is often regarded as a pipe dream.
一个完全没有问题的完全乌托邦社会的概念，通常被认为是白日梦。
- She dreamed of quitting her job to travel full-time, but it felt like a pipe dream until she saved enough money.
她梦想辞去工作去全职旅行，但在攒够钱之前，这感觉像是一个白日梦。
- For many, winning the lottery and retiring early is nothing more than a pipe dream, given the long odds of winning.
对许多人来说，鉴于中奖几率低，赢得彩票和提前退休只不过是一个白日梦。
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