to continue doing an activity or trying to achieve something over a long period of time

追求，继续进行;

She plans to pursue a career in politics.

她计划从政。

Students should pursue their own interests , as well as do their school work.

除了完成课业之外，学生也应该追求自己的兴趣。

companies that pursue the traditional goal of profits

照例追求利润的公司

a campaign promise to pursue policies that will help the poor

贯彻帮助穷人的政策的竞选承诺

pursue the matter / argument / question etc, to continue trying to find out about or persuade someone about a particular subject

追究某件事/继续争论/深究某问题等:

Janet did not dare pursue the matter further .

珍妮特不敢再进一步追查那件事。

The defence pursued the question of Dr Carrington's state of mind.

辩护律师探讨了卡林顿博士的精神状态。

to chase or follow someone or something, in order to catch them, attack them etc

〔尤指为抓捕、袭击等而〕紧随…之后; 追捕，追击;

Briggs ran across the field with one officer pursuing him.

布里格斯跑过农田，一名警察正在追捕他。

to keep trying to persuade someone to have a relationship with you

追求〔某人〕:

I was pleased, but somewhat embarrassed, when she pursued me.

她追求我我很高兴，不过也有些尴尬。