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⇨ look 2 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 look2 verb Look at that! 瞧那个东西！look for a job/your passport 找工作；寻找护照look ♦︎ search ♦︎ seek ♦︎ hunt ♦︎ forage ♦︎ scout ♦︎ cast about/around for sthThese words all mean to try to find sth. 这些词均表示寻找、寻求、寻觅。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to look / search / seek / hunt / forage / scout for sth◆to look / search / hunt / forage / scout around (for sth)◆to look / search / hunt through sth◆to look / search / hunt / forage in sth◆to look for / search for / seek / cast around for a / an alternative / way◆to look / search / hunt for clues◆police / detectives look for / search for / seek / hunt sb / sth◆to look / search / seek / hunt / cast around desperately (for sth)◆to look / search / seek / cast around in vain◆to look / search / hunt everywhere■ look [intransitive] to try to find sth 寻找；寻求◆I can't find my book－I've looked everywhere.我找不到我的书－到处都找遍了。◆Are you still looking for a job?你还在找工作吗？◆We're looking for someone with experience for this position.我们正在物色一个有经验的人来担任这个职位。◆We're looking around for a house in this area.我们正在这个地区四处找房子。◆I was just about to come looking for you.我正要过来找你呢。 see also look ⇨ search noun ■ search [intransitive, transitive] to look carefully to try to find sb/sth; to examine a particular place when trying to find sb/sth; (especially of the police) to examine sb's clothes, etc. in order to find sth that they may be hiding 搜索；搜寻；查找；（尤指警察）搜身◆She searched in vain for her passport.她翻找自己的护照，但没找着。◆The customs officers searched through her bag.海关官员搜遍了她的行李。◆I found out more about the company by searching online.我在网上搜索到了更多有关这家公司的信息。◆Firefighters searched the building for survivors.消防队员在大楼里搜寻幸存者。◆Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building.参观者进入大楼时要接受例行的搜查。 see also search ⇨ search noun ■ seek (sought, sought) [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to try to find sb/sth 寻找；寻求◆Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.建议驾车者另寻其他路线。◆Police are seeking witnesses to the accident.警察正在寻找事故的目击证人。◆He admired her ability to seek out bargains (= to look for and find them).他佩服她淘便宜货的能力。◆ (BrE) They sought in vain for somewhere to shelter.他们没能找到一个藏身的地方。 see also seek ⇨ ask 2 , seek ⇨ try 1 ■ hunt [transitive, intransitive] to try to find sth that is difficult to find; to try to find sb in order to catch them or harm them 搜寻，搜索（难找之物）；追踪；追捕◆I've hunted everywhere, but I can't find it.我到处都搜遍了，可就是找不到它。◆She was hunting through her bag for her keys.她正在翻包找钥匙。◆Police are hunting an escaped criminal.警察正在追捕一名逃犯。 see also hunt ⇨ search noun ■ forage / /ˈfɒrɪdʒ; NAmE ˈfɔːrɪdʒ, ˈfɑːrɪdʒ/ [intransitive] (written) (especially of animals) to try to find food; (of a person) to try to find sth, especially using your hands （尤指动物）觅食；（尤指人用手）搜寻东西◆The female only leaves the young to forage for food.母兽只在觅食时才离开幼崽。◆Her assistant was foraging in a drawer for some envelopes.她的助手正在抽屉里找一些信封。■ scout /skaʊt/ / [intransitive, transitive] to search an area or various areas in order to find or discover sth 侦查；搜寻（某处）◆The kids were scouting around for wood for the fire.孩子们在四处捡柴火。◆They scouted the area for somewhere to stay the night.他们四处察看，想找个过夜的地方。■ ˌcast aˈbout for sth■ ˌcast aˈround for sth phrasal verb (cast, cast) (written) to try hard to think of or find sth, especially when this is difficult 苦苦思索；四处寻找◆She cast around desperately for a safe topic of conversation.她绞尽脑汁寻找一个稳妥的话题。◆The authorities are clearly casting about for someone to blame.当局显然在忙着找人来承担责任。 |