pursuit

[pə'sju:t]

n.追求, 追赶, 工作

n.

1. 追踪, 追击[U][(+of)]

He was captured without much pursuit.

没有经过多少追捕就把他捉住了。

2. 追求, 寻求[U][(+of)]

He wasted his life in the vain pursuit of pleasure.

他为了追求享乐而白白虚度了一生。

3. 继续进行, 从事[U]

He is engaged in scientific pursuit.

他从事科学研究。

4. 事务; 职业; 消遣[C]

Fishing is his favorite pursuit.

钓鱼是他最喜欢的消遣。

词形变化

形容词: pursuable | 名词: pursuer | 动词过去式: pursued | 动词过去分词: pursued | 动词现在分词: pursuing | 动词第三人称单数: pursues |

词义辨析

同义:

n.追赶, 调查

chase  hunt  trailing  pursuance  coursing  tracing  seeking  searching  investigation  inquiry  exploration  inquest  probe

n.目标, 目的

goal  aim  mark  objective  destination  end  target  bull's-eye  quarry  game  intent  intention  purpose  end in view  ambition

n.执行, 延续, 延长

prosecution  execution  effectuation  fulfilment  performance  protraction  prolongation  continuation  continuance  extension  maintenance

n.职业, 经历, 副业

business  work  line of work  field  metier  occupation  employment  profession  practice  trade  calling  vocation  mission  career  undertaking  venture  avocation  craft  life-work  

英英释义

名词 pursuit:

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

同义词：chase, pursual, following

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

同义词：pursuance, quest

an auxiliary activity

同义词：avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

同义词：pastime, interest

短语词组

in pursuit of

1. 追赶; 追踪

The police car raced through the streets in pursuit of the criminal.

警车在街上急驶追踪那罪犯。

补充

pursuitpursuit英:[pəˈsju:t] 美:[pɚˈsut]n.1.追赶, 追捕They set off at once along the lane in pursuit.他们立即出发沿着小巷追赶。2.工作; 消遣; 嗜好Games like chess are rather intellectual pursuits.棋类比赛是相当费脑力的娱乐。

例句

1. It was essential to keep up the pursuit.继续追求下去是非常重要的。 2. the pursuit of happiness对幸福的追求 3. his relentless pursuit of excellence他对卓越品质的不懈追求 4. They frequently move around the country in pursuit of a medical career.他们因为从医而频繁地在国内四处奔走。 5. individuals who impoverish their families in pursuit of some dream为追求梦想而使家庭一贫如洗的人们 6. The pursuit and ultimate capture of Jacko Vance was a policing nightmare.对亚茨科•万斯的追捕及最终抓获对警方来说是一个梦魇。 7. The police helicopter was mobilized in pursuit of drug smugglers.调动了警用直升机追捕毒贩。 8. a gamekeeper in pursuit of a poacher猎场保护人对偷猎者的追击 9. He set off down the street in pursuit of the dog.他动身沿街追赶那条狗。 10. She was securely married yet still relished the thrill of the pursuit.她已经踏踏实实地结了婚, 但依然享受被人追求的兴奋感。 11. What are your favourite intellectual pursuits?你最喜欢的智力游戏是什么？ 12. He does, however, enjoy gardening and other outdoor pursuits.然而, 他的确喜欢园艺和其他户外活动。 13. Although he played sport, he was more suited to academic pursuits.他虽然是运动员, 但更适合搞学术。 14. The vigorous pursuit of policies is no guarantee of success.坚决贯彻方针政策并不能保证成功。 15. a 4,000 metre team pursuit4,000米团体追逐赛 16. I rushed through with Sue in hot pursuit.我冲了过去, 休在后面穷追不舍。 17. Rangers are in hot pursuit of Bayern Munich.流浪者队直逼拜仁慕尼黑队。 18. Police called in a high-speed pursuit car to catch him up.警方为了追上他调来了一辆高速追捕车。 19. Moreau took gold in the five-kilometre individual pursuit competition.莫罗在五公里个人追逐赛中获得金牌。 20. the cat crouched in the grass in pursuit of a bird.猫蹲在草丛里等着捕鸟。 21. those whose business is the pursuit of knowledge.专门研究学问的人。 22. a whole range of leisure pursuits.一系列休闲娱乐活动。 23. the pursuit of pleasure追求享乐 24. outdoor/leisure pursuits户外活动；休闲活动 25. He neglected his family in pursuit of his own personal ambitions.他只顾追求个人抱负而忽略了家庭。 26. The hounds were running in the woods in pursuit of a fox.这群猎犬正在树林里追狐狸。 27. 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。 28. 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。 29. the pursuit of excellence/knowledge追求卓越/知识 30. the pursuit of happiness追求幸福 31. the pursuit of a college degree攻读大学文凭 32. 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。 33. "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。