幻影显形用英语怎么说

"幻影显形" (huàn yǐng xiǎn xíng) is a Chinese idiom that refers to the phenomenon of something that was previously hidden or invisible becoming visible or apparent. It can be translated into English as "the phantom takes shape" or "the illusion becomes real."
The idiom is thought to have originated from a story in Chinese mythology, in which a beautiful woman named Xishi was able to transform herself into a phantom or illusion in order to evade capture. When she was finally caught and brought before the King of Wu, she transformed back into her true form and the illusion became real.
Here are some examples of how the idiom "幻影显形" could be used in English:
Example 1:
"After years of speculation and mystery, the truth behind the conspiracy finally came to light, and the phantom took shape."
Example 2:
"As the fog lifted and the sun rose, the outlines of the distant mountains became clearer and the illusion became real."
Example 3:
"The rumors about the secret government project were dismissed as baseless for years, but when the documents were leaked, the phantom took shape and the true extent of the operation was revealed."