单词 | pursue |
释义 | Word Frequency pursue(pəˈsjuː) verbWord forms: -sues, -suing or -sued (mainly tr) 1. (also intr) to follow (a fugitive, etc) in order to capture or overtake 2. (esp of something bad or unlucky) to follow closely or accompany ill health pursued her 3. to seek or strive to attain (some object, desire, etc) 4. to follow the precepts of (a plan, policy, etc) 5. to apply oneself to (one's studies, hobbies, etc) 6. to follow persistently or seek to become acquainted with 7. to continue to discuss or argue (a point, subject, etc) Derived forms pursuer (purˈsuer) noun Word origin C13: from Anglo-Norman pursiwer, from Old French poursivre, from Latin prōsequī to follow after |
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