[ shuǐzhōngláoyuè ] fish for the moon in the water; catch the moon in the water -- a fruitless attempt; fish for the moon's reflection; fish in the air; grasp the moon in the water -- vain and ineffectual effort; plough the air; pluck the moon from the lake
Example Sentences:
1.
Like trying to catch smoke with your bare hands 用你一双空手水中捞月
2.
That ' s right . black could be anywhere . it ' s like trying to catch smoke 对啊，布莱克随时可能出现要抓他简直就像水中捞月
