pursue 翻译与用法详解
基本释义
pursue [pərˈsuː] 是一个动词,常见中文翻译包括:
- 追求(目标、理想、事业等)
- 继续进行(某项活动或行动)
- 追踪;追赶(人或动物)
- 从事(职业、研究等)
常见用法与搭配
- pursue a career in...(从事……职业)
- pursue one's dream/goal(追求梦想/目标)
- pursue an investigation(继续调查)
- pursue higher education(接受高等教育)
- pursue legal action(采取法律行动)
例句参考
- She decided to pursue a master's degree in psychology.
- The police are pursuing the suspect on foot.
- He has always wanted to pursue his passion for music.
- They chose to pursue the matter through official channels.
词源小知识
“Pursue” 源自中古英语 prosecuten,最终来自拉丁语 prosequi,意为“跟随、继续”。现代英语中保留了“持续跟进”和“主动追求”的双重含义。