词汇 | pursuit |
释义 | pursuit 1 ENTRIES FOUND: pursuit (noun) pursuit /pɚˈsuːt/ Brit /pəˈsjuːt/ noun plural pursuits pursuit /pɚˈsuːt/ Brit /pəˈsjuːt/ noun plural pursuits Learner's definition of PURSUIT 1 [noncount] : the act of pursuing someone or something追逐;追求: such as a : the act of following or chasing someone or something追逐;追捕 The hounds were running in the woods in pursuit of a fox.这群猎犬正在树林里追狐狸。 The escaped prisoner ran through the park with the police in full pursuit. [=ran through the park while being chased/pursued by the police]那名逃犯穿过了公园,警方穷追不舍。 A car raced past us with the police in hot/close pursuit. [=following very closely behind]一辆汽车从我们身旁疾驰而过,警方紧追其后。 b : an attempt to find, achieve, or get something追求 — + of the pursuit of excellence/knowledge追求卓越/知识 the pursuit of happiness追求幸福 the pursuit of a college degree攻读大学文凭 He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame. [=he would do anything to achieve wealth and fame]他会不择手段追名逐利。 2 [count] : an activity that is done for pleasure消遣;业余爱好 She enjoys reading, knitting, and other quiet pursuits.她喜欢读书、织毛衣以及其他一些安静的消遣活动。 |
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