search ♦︎ pursuit ♦︎ quest ♦︎ hunt ♦︎ lookThese are all words for an act of looking for or trying to find sb/sth.這些詞均表示尋找、搜尋。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a search / quest / hunt / look for sb / sth◆in search / pursuit / quest of sth◆the search / hunt is on (for sb / sth)◆a / an / the successful / relentless / endless search / pursuit / quest◆a major / massive / nationwide / police search / hunt◆to begin / launch / help in a search / quest / hunt◆to abandon / be involved in the search / pursuit / hunt◆to be engaged in the search / pursuit / quest◆to mount / lead / join (in) / call off a search / hunt■search [countable] an act of trying to find sb/sth, especially by looking carefully for them/it(尤指仔細的)搜索,搜尋,搜查,查找◆After a long search for the murder weapon, the police found a knife.警方用了很長時間搜尋殺人兇器,最後終於找到一把刀。◆Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building.偵探們對那棟大樓進行了徹底搜查。◆She went into the kitchen in search of(= looking for) a drink.她進了廚房,想找點飲料。 see also search ⇨ lookverb2■pursuitpəˈsjuːt; NAmEpərˈsuːt [uncountable] (written) the act of trying to find or achieve sth, especially a goal, an achievement or a quality such as happiness(尤指對目標、成就或幸福等的)追求,追尋◆She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams.她在世界各地遊歷,追尋自己的夢想。◆The purpose of the award is to encourage the pursuit of excellence.設立這項獎勵是爲了鼓勵大家追求卓越。 see also pursue ⇨ seek■quest [countable] (written) the pursuit of sth, especially over a long period of time, and especially sth that is valuable for spiritual reasons or reasons of honour, not for material gain(尤指精神或榮譽方面,而非物質上的)追求,追尋,探索◆The team will continue its quest for Olympic gold this afternoon.今天下午,這個隊將繼續爭奪奧運金牌。◆This is an important stage in their quest for the truth.這是他們追求真理過程中的一個重要階段。◆The initiative aims to foster the province's quest to reinforce its distinct cultural identity.該倡議旨在激勵全省追求其獨特的文化身份。NOTE辨析 Pursuit or quest?In some cases you can use either word.在有些情況下這兩個詞可以通用◆He set off in pursuit / quest of adventure.他動身去探險了。However, pursuit is the word used when sb is trying to achieve a particular goal or objective, especially when this is connected with making money or personal fulfilment.不過,pursuit指某人試圖達到某一特定目的或目標,特别是與賺錢或實現個人抱負有關的目標◆the pursuit of wealth / profit / self-interest / a career / love / happiness對財富/利潤/私利/事業/愛情/幸福的追求A quest is usually more spiritual, often for some universal quality that can never be completely grasped. * quest更多指精神層面的追求,常指探求那些無法完全掌握的普遍特質◆to be on an endless / a spiritual quest致力於無休止的/精神的追求◆the quest for truth / knowledge / perfection對真理/知識/完美的追求Note that pursuit is uncountable and you talk about the pursuit of sth; quest is countable and you talk about a quest for sth. Both words can be used in the pattern in pursuit/quest of sth.注意pursuit爲不可數名詞,可以說the pursuit of sth;quest爲可數名詞,可以說a quest for sth。兩者都可用於in pursuit/quest of sth結構。■hunt [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用於新聞) an act of looking for sb/sth that is difficult to find(對難找的人或物的)搜索,搜尋,尋找◆The hunt is on for a suitable candidate.正在物色合適的人選。◆Police forces in five counties are now involved in the murder hunt.現在動員了五個縣的警力追捕這名殺人犯。 see also hunt ⇨ lookverb2■look [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal) an act of trying to find sb/sth查找◆I had a look for websites on Egyptian music.我查過有關埃及音樂的網站。◆We've had a good look around downstairs, but can't find your keys.我們在樓下仔細找過了,可是沒找到你的鑰匙。 see also look ⇨ lookverb2
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