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pursuance

UK //pəˈsjuːəns//US //pərˈsuːəns//

词源

源自中古法语 'poursuance'(追赶),后经拉丁语 'prosequi'(继续进行)演变而来,词根 'pur-'(向前) + 'suance'(跟随)。

noun

❶ 指执行或完成某项任务、计划或法律程序的行为过程,强调按照既定目标或规定持续推进。

“In pursuance of the contract, all payments must be made within 30 days.”

(根据合同要求,所有款项需在30天内支付。)

“The committee acted in pursuance of its mandate to improve public safety.”

(委员会依照其改善公共安全的授权采取了行动。)

同义词:execution, implementation, carrying out

常见短语

in pursuance of — 表示为了执行或实现某事,常用于正式文件或法律语境中说明行动的依据。

“The meeting was called in pursuance of Article 12 of the company bylaws.”

(此次会议是根据公司章程第12条召开的。)