quest的意思

基本释义

• n 追求；寻找

  a long search for something that is difficult to find

• v 追求；寻找

  If you are questing for something, you are searching for it

例句

1. They journeyed to the distant Molucca islands in quest of spices.

   他们远赴摩鹿加群岛寻找香料。

2. He had been questing for religious belief from an early age.

   他从早年开始就一直在寻求宗教信仰。

3. ...his questing mind and boundless enthusiasm.

   …他的探索型头脑和无限的热情

短语

• quest for 追求；探索，设法找到
• in quest of 探寻，寻求；为了追求……

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. the act of searching for something e.g. a quest for diamonds Synonym: seeking 2. 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: pursuitpursuance verb 1. express the need or desire for ask for e.g. She requested an extra bed in her room She called for room service Synonym: requestbespeakcall for 2. seek alms, as for religious purposes 3. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs Synonym: bay 4. search the trail of (game) e.g. The dog went off and quested 5. make a search (for) e.g. Things that die with their eyes open and questing The animal came questing through the forest

词汇搭配

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