in the pursuit of 用法详解
“in the pursuit of” 是一个常见的英语介词短语,用于表达“为了追求……”或“在追求……的过程中”。它常用于正式或书面语境中,强调目标导向的行为或努力。
一、基本含义
“in the pursuit of + 名词” 表示“为了追求某事”或“在追求某事的过程中”,其中 “pursuit” 意为“追求、追寻”。
二、常见结构
- in the pursuit of knowledge(为了追求知识)
- in the pursuit of happiness(为了追求幸福)
- in the pursuit of justice(为了追求正义)
- in the pursuit of excellence(为了追求卓越)
三、典型例句
- He dedicated his life to science in the pursuit of truth.
- The company operates ethically in the pursuit of long-term success.
- Many activists risk their safety in the pursuit of social change.
- In the pursuit of academic excellence, she studied every night.
四、使用注意事项
1. “in the pursuit of” 后接抽象名词(如 freedom, peace, profit),一般不接具体事物。
2. 该短语语气较正式,口语中可简化为 “trying to get...” 或 “looking for...”,但正式写作中推荐使用原短语。
3. 注意不要与 “in pursuit of”(无定冠词)混淆——后者也正确,但更简洁,常见于新闻或文学中。
五、同义表达
- in search of
- in quest of
- seeking
- striving for