The world had melted away, taking with it the illusion that life begins again each morning.

世界消融净尽，同时也打消了生活会在每天早上重新开始的幻想。

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You are the master of illusion because you know life is all smoke and mirrors.

你是梦幻大师，因为你知道生活不过是虚幻。

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In this case, the habit serves to give you the temporary illusion that you’re living a balanced life.

即使你生活精彩，事事顺心，但是一旦出现不平衡的状况，你仍然会产生不良习惯。 这个例子你可以发现，习惯会在某种 程度上让你短暂的释放压力，让你感觉自己似乎生活在和谐世界里面。

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On both sides of the Atlantic, the net result is the same: a huge risk-avoidance endeavour which reflects the illusion that everyday life can be made almost perfectly safe.

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