
好词典

源自中古英语<pursuite>,来自古法语<porsuite>,最终源于拉丁语<prosequi>(意为跟随或继续)。
❶ 指个人长期投入的活动或爱好,通常是为了兴趣或自我提升而进行的。
“Her artistic pursuits include painting and sculpture.”
(她的艺术追求包括绘画和雕塑。)
“He abandoned his academic pursuits to travel the world.”
(他放弃了学术追求去环游世界。)
❶ 正式用语中表示对某目标的持续追赶或努力,常用于职业或理想层面。
“The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human right.”
(追求幸福是人类的基本权利。)
“Scientists are in constant pursuit of new discoveries.”
(科学家们持续追求新发现。)
in pursuit of — 表示为了达成某个目标而持续努力的状态,多用于正式语境。
“She moved to New York in pursuit of a dancing career.”
(她搬到纽约追求舞蹈事业。)
leisure pursuits — 特指人们在空闲时间进行的娱乐或兴趣活动。
“Gardening and photography are his favorite leisure pursuits.”
(园艺和摄影是他最爱的休闲活动。)