pursuit
gb/pɚsˈut/ us/pɚsˈut/
B1
انگریزی
~ 9600
törekvés, hajsza, hobbi, kedvtelés, szabadidős tevékenység, üldözés, üldözéses verseny, üldözőverseny
اسم
B2
1
استعمال کا انداز:
the pursuit of [something]
Her pursuit of a medical career took more than ten years of study and training.
Az orvosi pályára való törekvéséhez több mint tíz év tanulásra és képzésre volt szükség.
The company’s pursuit of profit has sometimes conflicted with environmental concerns.
A vállalat nyereségre való törekvése néha összeütközésbe került a környezetvédelmi szempontokkal.
In his relentless pursuit of excellence, he practiced the piano for hours every day.
Many people move to big cities in pursuit of better opportunities.
The pursuit of happiness is mentioned as a basic right in the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
His pursuit of money caused him a lot of stress.
A pénz hajszolása sok stresszt okozott neki.
She moved abroad in pursuit of a better life.
Egy jobb élet reményében külföldre költözött.
The pursuit of her dream to be a writer was not easy.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun 'pursuit' with the verb 'pursue'. Use 'pursuit of [something]' for the noun (e.g., 'the pursuit of happiness') and 'pursue [something]' for the verb (e.g., 'pursue happiness').
معنی
continued attempt to achieve something
لفظی تراکیب
the pursuit of happiness
|the pursuit of excellence
|the pursuit of success
|in pursuit of [a goal]
|single-minded pursuit
|relentless pursuit
ہم معنی الفاظ
quest (Often suggests a long, sometimes difficult search, sometimes with a romantic or story-like feeling.)
متضاد الفاظ
abandonment (Describes giving up a goal or effort instead of continuing to work toward it.)
موضوعات
goals
|work
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
The long effort to get or reach something you want very much.
The sustained effort to achieve a goal, ideal, or desired result over a period of time.
اسم
B1
2
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone]’s [adjective] pursuit(s)
Reading and painting are her main leisure pursuits.
Az olvasás és a festés a legfontosabb szabadidős tevékenységei.
The school encourages students to develop artistic pursuits outside the classroom.
Az iskola arra ösztönzi a diákokat, hogy az órákon kívül is foglalkozzanak művészeti tevékenységekkel.
His intellectual pursuits leave him little time for television.
Outdoor pursuits like hiking and kayaking are very popular in this region.
In retirement, he finally had time to return to his musical pursuits.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
Swimming is my favorite pursuit after work.
Munka után az úszás a kedvenc hobbim.
She has many pursuits, such as cooking and dancing.
Sok hobbija van, például a főzés és a tánc.
In his free time, his main pursuit is photography.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes think 'pursuit' here must involve a goal, but in this sense it often just means a regular activity or hobby, without any idea of chasing or trying to catch something.
معنی
regular hobby or interest activity
لفظی تراکیب
leisure pursuits
|artistic pursuits
|intellectual pursuits
|outdoor pursuits
|creative pursuits
|academic pursuits
ہم معنی الفاظ
hobby (More common in everyday speech for something done mainly for fun in free time; 'pursuit' can sound slightly more formal or serious.)
متضاد الفاظ
duty (Suggests something you must do, often not chosen for enjoyment, while a pursuit is usually chosen and often enjoyable.)
موضوعات
hobbies
|leisure
|education
|work
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
An activity you do often, usually because you enjoy it or it is important to you.
An activity that a person spends time on regularly, especially for enjoyment or as a main interest in life.
اسم
B2
3
استعمال کا انداز:
in pursuit of [someone/something]
Police were in hot pursuit of the stolen car along the highway.
A rendőrség forró nyomon üldözte az ellopott autót az autópályán.
The film opens with a dramatic rooftop pursuit through the city.
A film egy drámai, a város tetőin át zajló üldözéssel kezdődik.
The soldiers abandoned the pursuit when they lost sight of the enemy.
After a brief pursuit on foot, the officers caught the suspect.
The fox easily outran the dogs in pursuit.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The police are in pursuit of the robber.
A rendőrök üldözik a rablót.
After a short pursuit, the man was caught.
Rövid üldözés után elfogták a férfit.
The dog was in pursuit of the cat through the garden.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the more abstract 'pursuit of happiness' sense. If someone is physically running or driving after someone to catch them, use this chasing meaning, often in phrases like 'in hot pursuit' or 'police pursuit'.
معنی
chasing someone to catch them
لفظی تراکیب
in hot pursuit
|car pursuit
|police pursuit
|high-speed pursuit
|a pursuit begins
|break off the pursuit
ہم معنی الفاظ
chase (More common and informal; directly describes running or driving after someone or something.)
متضاد الفاظ
escape (Focuses on successfully getting away from someone who is chasing you, the opposite side of a pursuit.)
موضوعات
crime
|law
|transport
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
The act of running or driving after someone or something to catch them.
The act of following and trying to catch a person, animal, or vehicle, often quickly or over a distance.
اسم
C1
TECHNICAL
4
استعمال کا انداز:
a [team/individual] pursuit
She won a silver medal in the individual pursuit at the world championships.
Ezüstérmet nyert a világbajnokságon az egyéni üldözéses versenyben.
The team pursuit requires perfect coordination between all four riders.
A csapatüldözés tökéletes összhangot követel meg mind a négy versenyzőtől.
Britain has been very successful in the cycling pursuit events at the Olympics.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
He watches the team pursuit on TV during the Olympics.
Az olimpia idején a tévében nézi a csapatüldözést.
She trains every day for the individual pursuit race.
Mindennap edz az egyéni üldözéses versenyre.
The pursuit is a popular cycling event on the track.
عام غلطی:
Learners may think 'pursuit' in sports always means any kind of chase. In this technical sense, it is the official name of a specific race format, especially in track cycling.
معنی
race where one competitor chases another
لفظی تراکیب
individual pursuit
|team pursuit
|track cycling pursuit
|Olympic pursuit event
|qualifying pursuit
|pursuit final
ہم معنی الفاظ
chase race (An informal descriptive phrase that explains the idea of the event, but is not the official sport term.)
متضاد الفاظ
mass start race (A race where all competitors start together, which is the opposite format to a staggered-start pursuit race.)
موضوعات
sports
|competition
تعریف
In sports like cycling, a race where one person or team starts behind another and tries to catch them.
In some sports, a type of race in which competitors or teams start at set distances apart and try to catch each other, especially in track cycling.
گرامر
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pursuit
IPA
GB/pɚsˈut/
US/pɚsˈut/
ہجا بندی اور زور
pur - suit (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (pur)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: pursuit
- Plural: pursuit, pursuits
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
high-speed pursuit
1/hˈaɪ spˈid pɚsˈut/
fixed phrase
very fast vehicle chase
A chase, usually by police, where cars or other vehicles move very fast.
مثالیں
- Three people were injured during a high-speed pursuit on the freeway.
- The officer decided not to start a high-speed pursuit in the crowded downtown area.
in hot pursuit
1/ˈɪn hˈɑt pɚsˈut/
fixed phrase
very close, active chase
Following very closely while trying hard to catch someone or something.
مثالیں
- Police were in hot pursuit as the thieves sped through the city.
- The dog ran across the field in hot pursuit of the rabbit.
in pursuit
1/ˈɪn pɚsˈut/
fixed phrase
engaged in following or trying
Doing something in order to follow or get something (a person, thing, or goal).
مثالیں
- She traveled across Asia in pursuit of new experiences.
- The army moved north in pursuit of the retreating enemy.
in pursuit of
1/ˈɪn pɚsˈut əv/
fixed phrase
trying to get or achieve something
Trying to get, find, or achieve something, usually over some time.
مثالیں
- Many students move abroad in pursuit of better education and job prospects.
- The company cut costs in pursuit of higher profits.
in pursuit of excellence
1/ˈɪn pɚsˈut əv ˈɛksələns/
fixed phrase
formal
trying hard to reach high standards
Working very hard for a long time to be as good as possible at something.
مثالیں
- The school aims to support every student in pursuit of excellence.
- In pursuit of excellence, the team reviews every detail of its performance.
leisure pursuits
1/lˈiʒɚ pɚsˈuts/
fixed phrase
hobbies and free-time activities
Things people do in their free time for fun, such as sports, games, or arts.
مثالیں
- The survey asked people about their favorite leisure pursuits.
- Reading remains one of the most popular leisure pursuits around the world.
police pursuit
1/pəlˈis pɚsˈut/
fixed phrase
official chase by police
A situation where police follow a person or vehicle to catch them, usually at speed.
مثالیں
- The high-speed police pursuit was shown live on television.
- New rules limit when officers may begin a police pursuit in busy city areas.
the pursuit of happiness
1/ðə pɚsˈut əv hˈæpinəs/
fixed phrase
effort to achieve happiness
The effort to live a happy life, often mentioned as a basic right or life goal.
مثالیں
- The phrase 'the pursuit of happiness' is famous from the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
- For many people, the pursuit of happiness matters more than money.