在英语里，bark 做为动词是狗叫的意思。短语 barking mad 是形容某人完全疯了的状况，同时也能形容某个不理智或疯狂的决定。
例句
I went out wearing sandals even though it was raining. Everyone was looking at me as if I were barking mad.
My neighbour is barking mad. I always hear him talking to himself!
The companys decision to open a new branch is barking mad. They dont have enough money.
请注意
在英语里，有不少用来形容某人疯了或做出另类举动的词语和短语。譬如：crazy, mad, insane1, go bananas, batty 还有 out of ones mind。
例句
Why didnt you call me to tell me you were OK? Are you out of your mind?
I cant remember whether I locked the door this morning. I think Im going bananas!
My brother is crazy. He gets up every morning at 5 a.m. to go to the gym.
