
好词典

源自中古英语 queste,最终来自拉丁语 quaerere(意为'寻找,询问'),与question同源。
❶ 指为达成特定目标而进行的探索或冒险,常见于游戏、文学或现实中的挑战性任务。
“The knight embarked on dangerous quests to rescue the princess.”
(骑士踏上危险的征程去解救公主。)
“Video games often involve completing quests to level up.”
(电子游戏通常需要通过完成任务来升级。)
❶ 指持续寻找或追求某事物,强调主动探索的过程。
“He quests tirelessly for the truth behind the mystery.”
(他孜孜不倦地探寻谜团背后的真相。)
“Scientists quest for answers to climate change.”
(科学家们不断寻求气候变化的解决方案。)
quest for — 表示对某事物的长期追求或探索,常用于抽象目标如知识、真理等。
“His lifelong quest for wisdom inspired many students.”
(他对智慧的毕生追求激励了许多学生。)
side quests — 游戏术语,指主线任务之外的附加小任务,现实中也比喻次要目标。
“She enjoys doing side quests to explore the game world.”
(她喜欢通过支线任务来探索游戏世界。)