- [uncountable]
the act of looking for or trying to get something 追求；寻找 - pursuit of something
the pursuit of happiness/knowledge/profit 对幸福／知识／利润的追求 - in pursuit of something
She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams. 她走遍天下，追寻她的梦想。
Extra ExamplesHe devoted his waking hours to the single-minded pursuit of his goal. 他除了睡觉外，其他时间都一心一意追求自己的目标。 He is engaged in the ruthless pursuit of pleasure. 他整天只顾着追求享受。 people leaving their homes in pursuit of work 寻求工作而离开自己家园的人 the endless pursuit of wealth 对财富无止境的追求 She moved to the US in pursuit of a movie career. 她为了追求电影事业搬到了美国。 The purpose of the award is to encourage the pursuit of excellence. 设立这项奖励是为了鼓励大家追求卓越。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- aggressive
- dogged
- relentless
- …
- be engaged in
- in pursuit of
- pursuit of
- the pursuit of excellence, happiness, knowledge, pleasure, truth, etc.
- pursuit of something
- [uncountable]
the act of following or going after somebody, especially in order to catch them 追赶；跟踪；追捕 - in pursuit
We drove away with two police cars in pursuit (= following). 我们驾车离开，后面有两辆警车跟着追赶。 I galloped off on my horse with Rosie in hot pursuit (= following quickly behind). 我纵马而去，罗西紧追不舍。
Extra ExamplesTopics Law and justicec1, Crime and punishmentc1The guard set off in pursuit of the thief. 那个保安开始追赶小偷。 The police gave pursuit. 警察开始追赶。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
- police
- give
- continue
- abandon
- …
- in pursuit (of)
- in close pursuit
- in hot pursuit
- in pursuit
- [countable, usually plural]
something that you give your time and energy to, that you do as a hobby 事业；消遣；爱好 outdoor/leisure/artistic pursuits 户外活动；休闲活动；艺术爱好
Extra ExamplesThey shared the same love of horses, fresh air and country pursuits. 他们都热爱马匹、新鲜空气和乡村生活。 She has time now to follow her various artistic pursuits. 她现在有时间从事她的各种艺术爱好了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- active
- energetic
- leisure
- …
- follow
Word Originlate Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French purseute ‘following after’, from pursuer, from an alteration of Latin prosequi ‘prosecute’. Early senses included ‘persecution, annoyance’ and in legal contexts ‘petition, prosecution’.