pursuit

名词 pursuit:

1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
   同义词：chase, pursual, following
2. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
   同义词：pursuance, quest
3. an auxiliary activity
   同义词：avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity
4. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
   同义词：pastime, interest

1. His life is spent in the pursuit of pleasure.
   他一生都在寻欢作乐。
2. We work hard in pursuit of happy life.
   我们为追求幸福生活而努力工作。
3. What's your favorite pursuit?
   你的爱好是什么？
4. He exercises everyday in pursuit of health.
   他为了健康而每天锻炼。

pur.suit

n.（名词）
The act or an instance of chasing or pursuing.
追逐，追寻：追逐或追寻的动作或事例
The act of striving:
努力的动作：
例句：
the pursuit of higher education.
追求高等教育

An activity, such as a vocation or hobby, engaged in regularly.
有规律地从事职业或爱好等活动

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Anglo-Norman pursuite
源自 英法语 pursuite
from pursure [to pursue] * see pursue
源自 pursure [追求，追寻] *参见 pursue