英语翻译 缘木求鱼

上树捉鱼，虽然捉不到鱼，不会有后患。(释义）

To climb up a tree to catch a fish won't bring any consequences though not a single one can be caught.

Yuanmuqiuyu, although not to fish, not after the disaster

Climb the tree for fish.
Although no fish available, no disaster happens.

trying to catch a fish on the tree.
although you will never get it but there's no harm done.

Though wrong approach, charmed life follow.