pursuit /pɚˈsuːt/ Brit /pəˈsjuːt/ noun plural pursuits
/pɚˈsuːt/ Brit /pəˈsjuːt/
noun
plural pursuits
Learner's definition of PURSUIT
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[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。
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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。
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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 —
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the pursuit of excellence/knowledge追求卓越/知识
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the pursuit of happiness追求幸福
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the pursuit of a college degree攻读大学文凭
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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。
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[count] : an activity that is done for pleasure消遣；业余爱好