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quests

UK //kwɛsts//US //kwɛsts//

词源

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。

noun

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。)

同义词:missions, journeys, expeditions

verb

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。)

同义词:seeks, pursues, searches

常见短语

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。)