bark up the wrong tree 汉语意思： 找错对象，认错目标 把精力用错了地方，白费力气 （比喻）指责或求助错了人 例句： If you think I broke the vase, you're barking up the wrong tree. 如果你以为是我打碎了花瓶，那你可是找错人了。 The police were barking up the wrong tree and missed the real thief. 警方找错了方向，结果错过了真正的小偷。