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pursued

UK //pəˈsjuːd//US //pərˈsuːd//

词源

源自中古英语 pursuen,来自古法语 poursuir,最终源自拉丁语 prosequi(意为跟随前进)。

verb

❶ 指持续努力追赶或跟随某人或某物,通常带有目标性。也可表示长期坚持某种行动或目标。

“The police pursued the suspect through the narrow streets.”

(警察在狭窄的街道上追捕嫌疑人。)

“She pursued her dream of becoming a doctor despite many obstacles.”

(尽管遇到许多障碍,她仍坚持追求成为医生的梦想。)

同义词:chase, follow, seek, strive for, go after

常见短语

pursue a goal — 指努力实现某个具体目标,强调持续的行动和专注。

“She is determined to pursue her goal of running a marathon.”

(她决心实现跑马拉松的目标。)

pursue an interest — 表示投入时间精力发展某项爱好或兴趣领域。

“In his retirement, he pursued his interest in painting.”

(退休后,他投入精力发展绘画爱好。)