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外研版（2019）高中英语必修1 Unit 2 Exploring English Word单元测试
What does "barking (犬吠) up the wrong tree" mean? In this article, let's learn the (express).
The phrase "barking up the wrong tree" means (follow) a mistaken plan of action. The phrase comes from the old hunting (捕措) practice in which dogs would bark to show they have made other animals up trees unable (run) away. Sometimes the dogs were mistaken, and the animals had (actual) run away. When this happened, the dogs were barking up the wrong tree.
This phrase first began appearing in (write) works after the 1820s, and was later widely used by western writers. It was used to describe anyone was following a wrong lead. Below is an example of how to use the phrase. Recently friend of mine needed a large amount of money his new business idea. So he went to an event to meet possible investors (投资者). However, the people he met (be) those also looking for money. Then we can say that he was barking up the wrong tree!
When using the phrase, avoid (mistake) in spelling. For example, don't write it as "barking up in the wrong tree".
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