pursue

verb

UK/pəˈsjuː/
US/pɚˈsuː/

Definitions of pursue verb

follow(跟隨)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to follow or chase someone or something, typically in an attempt to catch them.

    追趕;追捕;追擊

    • The police pursued the fleeing car.

      警察追趕那輛逃跑的車。

    • The hunters spent several hours pursuing their quarry.

      獵人們花了幾個小時追捕他們的獵物。

    • The dog chased the ball, running happily across the grass.

      狗追著球,快樂地跑過草地。

persuade(說服)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to make a concerted effort to persuade someone to accept a job offer.

    極力說服(某人)接受聘用

    • They are actively pursuing the recruitment of that renowned scientist.

      他們正在積極招募那位著名的科學家。

    • The company is pursuing him to join their management team with a very generous offer.

      公司正在以非常優厚的條件說服他加入管理團隊。

    • Despite several attempts, they couldn't successfully pursue her to accept the job.

      儘管嘗試了多次,他們還是無法成功說服她接受這份工作。

investigate(調查)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to investigate or inquire into a subject or matter in order to discover information.

    追查;追究;探究

    • The lawyers will pursue all relevant details in this case.

      律師將追查此案的所有相關細節。

    • They are determined to pursue the truth behind this leak.

      他們決心追究這起洩密事件的真相。

    • The journalist will pursue an in-depth investigation to uncover the inside story of this scandal.

      記者將進行深入調查,揭露這起醜聞的內幕。

romance(追求)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to try to develop a romantic relationship with someone.

    追求(某人)

    • He relentlessly pursued her, hoping to win her heart.

      他不停地追求她,希望能贏得她的心。

    • Despite her clear disinterest, he continued to pursue her persistently.

      儘管她明顯沒興趣,他仍然堅持不懈地追求她。

    • He pursued her with flowers and sweet words.

      他用鮮花和甜言蜜語追求她。

continue(繼續)

  1. C1Transitive(及物動詞)

    to engage in or proceed with a plan, activity, or situation over a period of time.

    從事;奉行;致力於

    • She decided to pursue a career in art and underwent professional training.

      她決定從事藝術事業並接受了專業培訓。

    • We must strive to pursue a policy of sustainable development.

      我們必須努力奉行可持續發展的政策。

    • The company is actively pursuing new market expansion plans.

      公司正在積極致力於新的市場擴展計劃。