"lead on a merry chase" in Chinese (Simplified)
让某人到处找让某人徒劳地追逐
Definition
让某人为了找到你或接近你而白白浪费时间和精力,通常是不断逃避或误导他。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是地道的表达,略带幽默,用于描述某人让别人白白浪费力气找他、追他。常用于“lead someone on a merry chase”,不适合正式场合。
Examples
The thief led the police on a merry chase through the city.
小偷**让警察在城市里到处追赶**。
My dog leads me on a merry chase whenever I try to catch her.
每当我试图抓她时,我的狗**让我到处追着跑**。
Lisa led her little brother on a merry chase around the house.
莉莎**让她弟弟在屋里满屋追着跑**。
He really led me on a merry chase with all his excuses before finally meeting up.
他用各种借口**让我白白奔波**,最后才见面。
Trying to get a straight answer from her was like being led on a merry chase.
想从她那里得到直接回答,简直就是被**耍得团团转**。
The missing cat led the whole neighborhood on a merry chase all afternoon.
失踪的猫**让全社区的人一下午都在找它**。