pursuit的意思

基本释义

• n 寻求，追求

  when someone tries to get, achieve, or find something in a determined way

例句

1. People are having to move to other areas in pursuit of work.

   为了找工作，人们不得不移居他处。

2. They set off at once along the lane in pursuit.

   他们立即出发沿着小巷追赶。

3. It's an honorable pursuit.

   这是一个光荣的职业。

短语

• in pursuit of 寻求，追求
• in hot pursuit 穷追不舍；紧随其后

近义词

英英释义

pursuit的意思 noun 1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture e.g. the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit Synonym: chasepursualfollowing 2. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) e.g. sailing is her favorite pastime his main pastime is gambling he counts reading among his interests they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits Synonym: pastimeinterest 3. an auxiliary activity Synonym: avocationby-linehobbysidelinespare-time activity 4. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria e.g. the pursuit of love life is more than the pursuance of fame a quest for wealth Synonym: pursuancequest

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