pursuit
UK/pә'sju:t/US
IELTSB2
Definitions
n.
The act of chasing or seeking something; a regular hobby or activity.
追赶，追求；（业余）爱好，消遣活动
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpursuitother
=pursuit
Common Collocations
- 1.in pursuit of追求……，寻求……
- 2.leisure pursuit休闲爱好
- 3.hot pursuit紧追不舍
- 4.pursuit of happiness对幸福的追求
Example Sentences
- 1.
The pursuit of knowledge is at the heart of every great university.
- 2.
Officers gave pursuit when the vehicle ran a red light.
- 3.
Gardening and hiking are among her favorite leisure pursuits.