1 [U] the action of trying to achieve or get sth 追求;追逐;追捕:
the pursuit of pleasure追求享乐
2 [C] an activity that you do either for work or for pleasure 工作;娱乐活动:
outdoor/leisure pursuits户外活动;休闲活动
in hot pursuit→HOT¹
in pursuit (of sb/sth) trying to catch or get sb/sth 追捕;追逐;追求:
He neglected his family in pursuit of his own personal ambitions.他只顾追求个人抱负而忽略了家庭。
pursuit/pɚˋsut; pəˈsjuːt/n 1 [U] when someone chases or follows someone else 追赶﹐追踪: There were four police cars in hot pursuit (=following closely behind). 有四辆警车在穷追不舍。2 [U] when someone tries to achieve something or get something 追求﹔寻找: in (the) pursuit of sth He left his home town in pursuit of work. 为了找工作﹐他离开家乡。3 pursuits [plural 复数] formal things that you spend time doing, especially to enjoy yourself【正式】花时间做的事﹔嗜好: outdoor pursuits 户外活动