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pursuit    音标拼音: [pɚs'ut]
n. 追踪,追捕,追求,追赶,工作,职业

追踪,追捕,追求,追赶,工作,职业

pursuit
n 1: the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture;
"the culprit started to run and the cop took off in
pursuit" [synonym: {pursuit}, {chase}, {pursual}, {following}]
2: a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria;
"the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of
fame"; "a quest for wealth" [synonym: {pursuit}, {pursuance},
{quest}]
3: an auxiliary activity [synonym: {avocation}, {by-line}, {hobby},
{pursuit}, {sideline}, {spare-time activity}]
4: a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually
pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main
pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his
interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited
pursuits" [synonym: {pastime}, {interest}, {pursuit}]

Pursuit \Pur*suit"\, n. [F. poursuite, fr. poursuivre. See
{Pursue}, v. t.]
1. The act of following or going after; esp., a following
with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase;
prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the pursuit of an
enemy. --Clarendon.
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Weak we are, and can not shun pursuit. --Shak.
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2. A following with a view to reach, accomplish, or obtain;
endeavor to attain to or gain; as, the pursuit of
knowledge; the pursuit of happiness or pleasure.
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3. Course of business or occupation; continued employment
with a view to same end; as, mercantile pursuits; a
literary pursuit.
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4. (Law) Prosecution. [Obs.]
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That pursuit for tithes ought, and of ancient time
did pertain to the spiritual court. --Fuller.
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{Curve of pursuit} (Geom.), a curve described by a point
which is at each instant moving towards a second point,
which is itself moving according to some specified law.
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102 Moby Thesaurus words for "pursuit":
accomplishment, activity, aim, area, art, avocation, bag, business,
butt, by-end, by-purpose, calling, career, career building,
careerism, chasing, chevy, chivy, craft, cup of tea, destination,
dogging, employment, end, end in view, field, final cause,
following, forte, game, goal, handicraft, heeling, hobby, hounding,
hunt, hunting, interest, job, lifework, line, line of business,
line of work, long suit, looking for, main interest, manner, mark,
metier, mission, mystery, number, object, object in mind,
objective, obtaining, occupation, pastime, pet subject, practice,
prey, profession, pursual, pursuance, pursuing, quarry, quest,
quintain, racket, reaching, reason for being, search, searching,
seeking, sequel, sequence, series, shadowing, specialism,
speciality, specialization, specialty, stalking, strong point,
style, tailing, target, technicality, teleology, thing, tracing,
tracking, trade, trailing, type, ultimate aim, vocation, walk,
walk of life, way, weakness, work


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  • PURSUIT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    pursuit suggests a trade, profession, or avocation followed with zeal or steady interest
  • PURSUIT Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    Explanation A pursuit is a chase or a quest for something When a guard runs after an escaping jewel thief, she's in pursuit — while the thief may have stolen the jewels because he was in pursuit of wealth
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    Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality, Inc is an attractions and hospitality company that owns and operates a collection of inspiring and unforgettable experiences in iconic destinations in the United States, Canada, Iceland, and Costa Rica
  • Pursuit - definition of pursuit by The Free Dictionary
    Define pursuit pursuit synonyms, pursuit pronunciation, pursuit translation, English dictionary definition of pursuit n 1 The act or an instance of chasing or pursuing: the pursuit of the suspect by the police 2 The act of striving to gain or accomplish something: the
  • PURSUIT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
    PURSUIT meaning: 1 an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are not working: 2 the act of… Learn more
  • pursuit noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage . . .
    Definition of pursuit noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
  • Definition of pursuit – Meaning Examples
    Actively seeking or chasing after something, often with a sense of purpose or determination "His pursuit of happiness led him to quit his job and travel the world " This term is commonly used to describe efforts to achieve a goal, pursue a career or hobby, or follow a passion or interest





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