How do you use "chase" in a sentence?

The police car gave chase when the suspect fled. Stop chasing after things that don't matter. The dog loves to chase squirrels in the park.

chase

Q: What does "chase" mean?

To pursue someone or something; the act of pursuing Chase means to pursue someone or something in order to catch them, or the act of pursuing. It can be physical (chasing a ball) or metaphorical (chasing a dream). In British English, 'to give chase' means to start pursuing someone. 'Cut to the chase' is a common idiom meaning to get to the point without wasting time.

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Meaning: To pursue someone or something; the act of pursuing

追逐，追赶

perseguir, cazar, persecución

追いかける、追跡

쫓다, 추격

Chase means to pursue someone or something in order to catch them, or the act of pursuing. It can be physical (chasing a ball) or metaphorical (chasing a dream). In British English, 'to give chase' means to start pursuing someone. 'Cut to the chase' is a common idiom meaning to get to the point without wasting time.

Chase意味着为了抓住某人或某物而追赶，或追逐的行为。它可以是物理上的（追球）或比喻性的（追逐梦想）。在英式英语中，'to give chase'意味着开始追赶某人。'Cut to the chase'是一个常见的习语，意思是不浪费时间直接进入正题。

Chase significa perseguir a alguien o algo para atraparlo, o el acto de perseguir. Puede ser físico (perseguir una pelota) o metafórico (perseguir un sueño). En inglés británico, 'to give chase' significa comenzar a perseguir a alguien. 'Cut to the chase' es una expresión común que significa ir al grano sin perder tiempo.

Chaseは、誰かまたは何かを捕まえるために追いかけること、または追跡する行為を意味します。物理的（ボールを追いかける）または比喩的（夢を追いかける）な場合があります。イギリス英語では、「to give chase」は誰かを追い始めることを意味します。「Cut to the chase」は、時間を無駄にせずに本題に入るという一般的な慣用句です。

chase는 누군가나 무언가를 잡기 위해 뒤쫓는 것, 또는 추격 행위를 의미합니다. 물리적(공을 쫓는 것)이거나 비유적(꿈을 쫓는 것)일 수 있습니다. 영국 영어에서 'give chase'는 추격을 시작한다는 뜻입니다. 'Cut to the chase'는 시간 낭비 없이 본론으로 들어가라는 관용 표현입니다.

Examples

The police car gave chase when the suspect fled.
嫌疑人逃跑时，警车开始追击。
El coche de policía comenzó la persecución cuando el sospechoso huyó.
容疑者が逃げたとき、パトカーは追跡を開始しました。
용의자가 도주하자 경찰차가 추격을 시작했습니다.
Stop chasing after things that don't matter.
不要再追逐那些无关紧要的东西了。
Deja de perseguir cosas que no importan.
重要でないものを追いかけるのはやめなさい。
중요하지 않은 것을 쫓아다니지 마세요.
The dog loves to chase squirrels in the park.
那只狗喜欢在公园里追松鼠。
Al perro le encanta perseguir ardillas en el parque.
その犬は公園でリスを追いかけるのが大好きです。
그 개는 공원에서 다람쥐를 쫓아다니는 것을 좋아합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'chacier' (to hunt, pursue), from Vulgar Latin *captiare, from Latin 'captare' (to try to seize), frequentative of 'capere' (to take, seize). Related to 'catch' and 'capture.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal