首页英语词典pursuitpursuit英英释意

pursuit

英[pə'sjuːt] 美[pɚ'sut]
  • n. 追赶,追求;职业,工作

英英释意


1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture;
"the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
2. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria;
"the pursuit of love"
"life is more than the pursuance of fame"
"a quest for wealth"
3. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly);
"sailing is her favorite pastime"
"his main pastime is gambling"
"he counts reading among his interests"
"they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"