pursuit
/pəˈsjuːt/ · /pɚˈsuːt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3966 in the learning path
追求；寻求
Definitions
n. The effort to achieve or obtain something
追求；寻求
n. The act of following someone to catch them
追赶；追捕
n. An activity you enjoy doing regularly
爱好；消遣
Example
Her pursuit of happiness led her to gardening.
为了寻找快乐，她开始了园艺活动。
The pursuit of economic growth should not come at the expense of environmental protection.
追求经济增长不应以牺牲环境保护为代价。
Collocations
- in pursuit of
- the pursuit of knowledge
- leisure pursuits
Word family
- pursue (v.)
- pursuer (n.)
Usage tip
表示追求或追赶通常不可数；消遣活动可数。
FAQ
- What does pursuit mean?
- The effort to achieve or obtain something The act of following someone to catch them An activity you enjoy doing regularly
- How is pursuit pronounced?
- UK /pəˈsjuːt/, US /pɚˈsuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
