为达到强调假象的目的，一个人可以上来就说“我想我曾在什么地方读到过它”，甚至干脆指出一个具体的出处。

In repeating a falsehood, someone may back it up with an opening line like "I think I read somewhere" or even with a reference to a specific source.

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他推测说，如果假设鸟类和人类看东西的眼光相似，那么它们这样排列的目的可能是为了造成一种使院子显得更小，而自己显得更高大的假象。

He speculates that, assuming birds see things in a similar way to humans, the design could create an illusion that makes the court look smaller and males look bigger.

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这些会议的目的无非是制造一种假象：各国首脑还在寻求解决这个问题的途径。

The meetings are aimed at creating the impression that the world's leaders are still working on a solution to the problem.

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