a wild goose chase
= a pursuit that is foolish and likely futile, often involving a search for something that is either elusive or nonexistent
Looking for that book published 100 years ago turned out to be a wild goose chase.
尋找那本於一百年前出版的書籍，結果變成了一場徒勞無功的追逐。
Chasing after rumors of a hidden treasure in the old ruins became a wild goose chase, with nothing but disappointment.
白費力氣地找尋傳聞中有關舊遺跡的隱藏寶藏，只留下失望。
Searching for the missing files turned out to be a wild goose chase, as they had been deleted long ago.
尋找丟失的檔案結果徒勞無功，因為它們早已被刪除。
Hunting for that limited-edition sneaker turned into a wild goose chase, as they were sold out everywhere.
找尋那雙限量版運動鞋變成了一場勞而無功的事，因為它們到處都售罄了。
Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "a wild goose chase":
Synonyms:
Fool's errand
Pointless pursuit
Fruitless quest
Antonyms:
Purposeful search
Successful endeavor
Meaningful pursuit
Productive investigation
Worthwhile quest
003 a wild goose chase
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What does the phrase "wild goose chase" mean in the context of the sentence: "Looking for that book published 100 years ago turned out to be a wild goose chase"?
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A) Treasure hunt
B) Fool's errand
C) Goose race
D) Fun-filled escapade
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