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pur.sue obj FOLLOWHpE5sjU:, $pL5sU:v [T]to follow or search for (someone or something), in order to catch or kill them追赶，追捕，追踪The Romans, Saxons and Normans pursued hare, deer and wild boar for enjoyment.罗马人、萨克森人和诺曼底人以追猎野兔、野鹿和野猪为乐。The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey/quarry.猎人们花了几个小时追踪他们的猎物。He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police.他被车撞死了，撞他的人开着一辆偷来的车，正被警察紧追不舍。(fig.) Ben has been pursuing (= trying to form a romantic relationship with) Elaine for months, but she won't go out with him.本追求伊莱恩有几个月了，可她不肯跟他出去玩。(fig.) The company has been pursuing (= offering a job to) Holton for some time, but so far he has rejected all their offers.这个公司早想聘用霍尔登，但至今为止他拒绝了他们提供的所有条件。To pursue a matter is to consider it or ask questions about it.追问，询问，考虑The police are currently pursuing several lines of inquiry into the case.警方正在追查有关这个案件的几条调查线索。I don't think this idea is worth pursuing any further.我不认为这个主意值得再考虑下去。The newspapers have relentlessly pursued the story.几家报纸坚持不懈地追踪这个故事。
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