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单词 wild-goose chase
释义 wild-goose chase
noun
Etymology: so called from the characteristic flight of wild geese in a group spaced at intervals behind a leader that sets the course
1. obsolete : a cross-country ride in which the leading horseman can set the course for all contestants so long as he can hold the lead
2. : a pursuit after something unattainable : a futile pursuit or chase
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