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quest noun
⇨ search search noun search ♦︎ pursuit ♦︎ quest ♦︎ hunt ♦︎ lookThese are all words for an act of looking for or trying to find sb/sth. 这些词均表示寻找、搜寻。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 （尤指仔细的）搜索，搜寻，搜查，查找◆After a long search for the murder weapon, the police found a knife.警方用了很长时间搜寻杀人凶器，最后终于找到一把刀。◆Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building.侦探们对那栋大楼进行了彻底搜查。◆She went into the kitchen in search of (= looking for) a drink.她进了厨房，想找点饮料。 see also search ⇨ look verb 2 ■ pursuit /pəˈsjuːt; NAmE pərˈsuːt/ [uncountable] (written) the act of trying to find or achieve sth, especially a goal, an achievement or a quality such as happiness （尤指对目标、成就或幸福等的）追求，追寻◆She travelled the world in pursuit of her dreams.她在世界各地游历，追寻自己的梦想。◆The purpose of the award is to encourage the pursuit of excellence.设立这项奖励是为了鼓励大家追求卓越。 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 （尤指精神或荣誉方面，而非物质上的）追求，追寻，探索◆The team will continue its quest for Olympic gold this afternoon.今天下午，这个队将继续争夺奥运金牌。◆This is an important stage in their quest for the truth.这是他们追求真理过程中的一个重要阶段。◆The initiative aims to foster the province's quest to reinforce its distinct cultural identity.该倡议旨在激励全省追求其独特的文化身份。NOTE 辨析 Pursuit or quest?In some cases you can use either word. 在有些情况下这两个词可以通用◆He set off in pursuit / quest of adventure.他动身去探险了。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. 不过，pursuit指某人试图达到某一特定目的或目标，特别是与赚钱或实现个人抱负有关的目标◆the pursuit of wealth / profit / self-interest / a career / love / happiness对财富／利润／私利／事业／爱情／幸福的追求A quest is usually more spiritual, often for some universal quality that can never be completely grasped. * quest更多指精神层面的追求，常指探求那些无法完全掌握的普遍特质◆to be on an endless / a spiritual quest致力于无休止的／精神的追求◆the quest for truth / knowledge / perfection对真理／知识／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为不可数名词，可以说the pursuit of sth；quest为可数名词，可以说a quest for sth。两者都可用于in pursuit/quest of sth结构。 ■ hunt [countable, usually singular] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) an act of looking for sb/sth that is difficult to find （对难找的人或物的）搜索，搜寻，寻找◆The hunt is on for a suitable candidate.正在物色合适的人选。◆Police forces in five counties are now involved in the murder hunt.现在动员了五个县的警力追捕这名杀人犯。 see also hunt ⇨ look verb 2 ■ look [countable, usually singular] (rather informal) an act of trying to find sb/sth 查找◆I had a look for websites on Egyptian music.我查过有关埃及音乐的网站。◆We've had a good look around downstairs, but can't find your keys.我们在楼下仔细找过了，可是没找到你的钥匙。 see also look ⇨ look verb 2 |