How do you use "pursue" in a sentence?

She decided to pursue a career in medicine after volunteering at the hospital. The police pursued the suspect through the city centre. He continues to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician.

pursue

Q: What does "pursue" mean?

To follow or chase; to actively work towards a goal 'Pursue' means to follow or chase something or someone, either literally or figuratively. It often refers to actively working towards a goal, career, or interest. The word implies determination and sustained effort, whether pursuing a criminal, pursuing a degree, or pursuing happiness.

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Meaning: To follow or chase; to actively work towards a goal

追求，追逐，从事

perseguir, buscar, dedicarse a

追求する、追いかける、続ける

추구하다, 쫓다, 계속하다

'Pursue' means to follow or chase something or someone, either literally or figuratively. It often refers to actively working towards a goal, career, or interest. The word implies determination and sustained effort, whether pursuing a criminal, pursuing a degree, or pursuing happiness.

「pursue」意味着追随或追逐某事或某人，无论是字面上还是比喻上。它通常指积极朝着目标、事业或兴趣努力。这个词暗示着决心和持续的努力，无论是追捕罪犯、攻读学位还是追求幸福。

«Pursue» significa seguir o perseguir algo o a alguien, ya sea literal o figuradamente. A menudo se refiere a trabajar activamente hacia una meta, carrera o interés. La palabra implica determinación y esfuerzo sostenido, ya sea persiguiendo a un criminal, cursando una carrera o buscando la felicidad.

「pursue」は、文字通りまたは比喩的に、何かまたは誰かを追いかけることを意味します。目標、キャリア、または興味に向かって積極的に取り組むことを指すことが多いです。犯人を追跡する、学位を取得する、幸福を追求するなど、決意と持続的な努力を暗示します。

'Pursue'는 문자 그대로 또는 비유적으로 무언가나 누군가를 따라가거나 쫓는 것을 의미합니다. 목표, 경력 또는 관심사를 적극적으로 추구하는 것을 가리키는 경우가 많습니다. 범인을 추적하든, 학위를 취득하든, 행복을 추구하든 결단력과 지속적인 노력을 내포합니다.

Examples

She decided to pursue a career in medicine after volunteering at the hospital.
在医院做志愿者后，她决定追求医学事业。
Ella decidió dedicarse a una carrera en medicina después de hacer voluntariado en el hospital.
彼女は病院でボランティアをした後、医療のキャリアを追求することを決めました。
그녀는 병원에서 자원봉사를 한 후 의학 분야의 경력을 추구하기로 결심했습니다.
The police pursued the suspect through the city centre.
警察在市中心追捕嫌疑人。
La policía persiguió al sospechoso por el centro de la ciudad.
警察は市の中心部を通って容疑者を追跡しました。
경찰은 도심을 지나 용의자를 추적했습니다.
He continues to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician.
他继续追求成为职业音乐家的梦想。
Él continúa persiguiendo su sueño de convertirse en músico profesional.
彼はプロのミュージシャンになるという夢を追い続けています。
그는 프로 뮤지션이 되겠다는 꿈을 계속 추구하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Anglo-French 'pursuer', from Old French 'porsivre', from Vulgar Latin 'prosequere', from Latin 'prosequi' meaning 'to follow after', from 'pro-' (forward) and 'sequi' (to follow). Related to 'prosecute' and 'sequel'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal