pur·suit/pə`sut; pəˈsjuːt/ n 1 [U] when someone chases another person in order to try to catch them 追赶,追捕: in hot pursuit (=following close behind someone) 紧紧追赶 2 [U] when someone tries to achieve something or get something 寻找,追求: the pursuit of happiness 追求幸福 3 pursuitsformal things that you spend time doing, especially to enjoy yourself 【正式】 嗜好,消遣: outdoor pursuits 户外活动