pursue

Word family noun pursuer pursuit pursuingverb pursue adjectivepursuablepursuantadverbpursuantlypursuingly

pur·sue /pəˈsjuː $ pərˈsuː/ S3 W2 AWL verb [transitiveT]

1 CONTINUE/NOT STOPto continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time 追求，继续进行 → pursuit

She plans to pursue a career in politics.

她计划从政。

Students should pursue their own interests, as well as do their school work.

除了完成课业之外，学生也应该追求自己的兴趣。

pursue a goal/aim/objective etc

companies that pursue the traditional goal of profits

照例追求利润的公司

a campaign promise to pursue policies that will help the poor

贯彻扶贫政策的竞选承诺

2 pursue the matter/argument/question etc CONTINUE/NOT STOPto continue trying to find out about or persuade someone about a particular subject 追究某件事/继续争论/深究某问题等

Janet did not dare pursue the matter further.

珍妮特不敢进一步追查那件事。

The defence pursued the question of Dr Carrington’s state of mind.

被告方深究卡林顿博士精神状态这个问题。

Examples from the Corpus

pursue the matter/argument/question etc• Anxious to avoid further difficulty, Harriet did not pursue the matter.• She wouldn't put it past him but in the brilliant afternoon heat she wasn't inclined to pursue the matter.• There was no need to pursue the matter any further prior to arrest.• I regret that they were unable to pursue the matter any further.• It is capable of extension, but we shall not pursue the matter here.• If you feel upset by an apparent unfairness, pursue the matter through the grievance procedure.

3 FOLLOWto chase or follow someone or something, in order to catch them, attack them etc 〔为抓捕、袭击等而〕紧随…之后；追捕，追击 → pursuit

Briggs ran across the field with one officer pursuing him.

布里格斯跑过农田，一名警察紧随其后。

► see thesaurus at follow

4 PERSUADEto keep trying to persuade someone to have a relationship with you 追求〔某人〕

I was pleased, but somewhat embarrassed, when she pursued me.

她追求我我很高兴，不过也有些尴尬。

n COLLOCATIONS

nouns

pursue a career

You have to be dedicated to pursue a career in medicine.

pursue an interest

Always encourage children to pursue their interests.

pursue a goal/aim/objective

She was known to be ruthless in pursuing her goals.

pursue your ambitions

David left the company to pursue his political ambitions.

pursue a policy/strategy

The organization is pursuing a policy of cost cutting.

Examples from the Corpus

pursue• After college, Jeffrey said he hopes to pursue a career in medicine.• A good reporter will pursue a story until he or she knows all the facts.• Indeed, the logic of commercialism may lead the enterprise to pursue activities at odds with other government objectives.• The ship was being pursued by enemy submarines.• Similarly, the United Front policy had been pursued despite its damaging effect on the Party.• Carol's been pursuing him for months.• Filthy-rich individuals apart, the politics of greed makes no economic sense for the wealthy countries that pursue it.• A country abandons the possibility of pursuing its own economic and social policies.• Those who pursue quality management on that basis are doomed to disappointment.• Police pursued the gunman into an abandoned building.• Police pursued the suspect for 20 minutes along Highway 5.• Should people pursue their own happiness at the expense of others?• If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity please sign and return the attached undertaking of confidentiality to me.• The US intends to pursue vigorous programs in space science.

pursue ... career• We have two sons, one already away pursuing a career and the other about to take A levels.• All of them had pursued careers and then, thankfully, relinquished them.• It showed that only 35 percent of the survey sample intended to pursue careers as engineers in industry.• One goal of the program is to encourage more students of color and from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in education.• George knew at an early age that he would like to pursue a career in engineering.• You should have pursued a career in medicine.• A physicist by training, Davis never pursued a career in science.• Sons of the Roman aristocracy, eager to pursue careers in the curia found their way early on to the Paris schools.

From Longman Business Dictionary

pursuepur·sue /pəˈsjuːpərˈsuː/ verb [transitiveT]

1to do something or try to achieve something over a long period of time

She plans to pursue a career in politics.

Aptech intends to pursue its goal of becoming the market leader.

2pursue the matter/question/argument etc to continue trying to discuss something or deal with something

If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, you might be forced to pursue the matter in court.

Origin pursue

(1300-1400) Anglo-French pursuer, from Old French poursuir, from Latin prosequi; → PROSECUTE

单词	pursue
释义	pursue Word family noun pursuer pursuit pursuingverb pursue adjectivepursuablepursuantadverbpursuantlypursuingly pur·sue /pəˈsjuː $ pərˈsuː/ ●●○ S3 W2 AWL verb [transitiveT] 1 CONTINUE/NOT STOPto continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time 追求，继续进行 → pursuit She plans to pursue a career in politics. 她计划从政。 Students should pursue their own interests, as well as do their school work. 除了完成课业之外，学生也应该追求自己的兴趣。 pursue a goal/aim/objective etc companies that pursue the traditional goal of profits 照例追求利润的公司 a campaign promise to pursue policies that will help the poor 贯彻扶贫政策的竞选承诺 2 pursue the matter/argument/question etc CONTINUE/NOT STOPto continue trying to find out about or persuade someone about a particular subject 追究某件事/继续争论/深究某问题等 Janet did not dare pursue the matter further. 珍妮特不敢进一步追查那件事。 The defence pursued the question of Dr Carrington’s state of mind. 被告方深究卡林顿博士精神状态这个问题。 Examples from the Corpus pursue the matter/argument/question etc• Anxious to avoid further difficulty, Harriet did not pursue the matter.• She wouldn't put it past him but in the brilliant afternoon heat she wasn't inclined to pursue the matter.• There was no need to pursue the matter any further prior to arrest.• I regret that they were unable to pursue the matter any further.• It is capable of extension, but we shall not pursue the matter here.• If you feel upset by an apparent unfairness, pursue the matter through the grievance procedure. 3 FOLLOWto chase or follow someone or something, in order to catch them, attack them etc 〔为抓捕、袭击等而〕紧随…之后；追捕，追击 → pursuit Briggs ran across the field with one officer pursuing him. 布里格斯跑过农田，一名警察紧随其后。 ► see thesaurus at follow 4 PERSUADEto keep trying to persuade someone to have a relationship with you 追求〔某人〕 I was pleased, but somewhat embarrassed, when she pursued me. 她追求我我很高兴，不过也有些尴尬。 n COLLOCATIONS nouns pursue a career You have to be dedicated to pursue a career in medicine. pursue an interest Always encourage children to pursue their interests. pursue a goal/aim/objective She was known to be ruthless in pursuing her goals. pursue your ambitions David left the company to pursue his political ambitions. pursue a policy/strategy The organization is pursuing a policy of cost cutting. Examples from the Corpus pursue• After college, Jeffrey said he hopes to pursue a career in medicine.• A good reporter will pursue a story until he or she knows all the facts.• Indeed, the logic of commercialism may lead the enterprise to pursue activities at odds with other government objectives.• The ship was being pursued by enemy submarines.• Similarly, the United Front policy had been pursued despite its damaging effect on the Party.• Carol's been pursuing him for months.• Filthy-rich individuals apart, the politics of greed makes no economic sense for the wealthy countries that pursue it.• A country abandons the possibility of pursuing its own economic and social policies.• Those who pursue quality management on that basis are doomed to disappointment.• Police pursued the gunman into an abandoned building.• Police pursued the suspect for 20 minutes along Highway 5.• Should people pursue their own happiness at the expense of others?• If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity please sign and return the attached undertaking of confidentiality to me.• The US intends to pursue vigorous programs in space science. pursue ... career• We have two sons, one already away pursuing a career and the other about to take A levels.• All of them had pursued careers and then, thankfully, relinquished them.• It showed that only 35 percent of the survey sample intended to pursue careers as engineers in industry.• One goal of the program is to encourage more students of color and from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in education.• George knew at an early age that he would like to pursue a career in engineering.• You should have pursued a career in medicine.• A physicist by training, Davis never pursued a career in science.• Sons of the Roman aristocracy, eager to pursue careers in the curia found their way early on to the Paris schools. From Longman Business Dictionary pursuepur·sue /pəˈsjuːpərˈsuː/ verb [transitiveT] 1to do something or try to achieve something over a long period of time She plans to pursue a career in politics. Aptech intends to pursue its goal of becoming the market leader. 2pursue the matter/question/argument etc to continue trying to discuss something or deal with something If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, you might be forced to pursue the matter in court. Origin pursue (1300-1400) Anglo-French pursuer, from Old French poursuir, from Latin prosequi; → PROSECUTE
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