Hunt them down 对比 Pursue

Pursue 是其中最正式的。

Pursue 在日常英语中最常见。

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Hunt them down

非正式10000 以上（较少见）

Pursue

前 2000（常见）B2verb

最正式: Pursue最常见: Pursue

	Hunt them down	Pursue
发音	🇬🇧 //hʌnt ðɛm daʊn//🇺🇸 //hʌnt ðɛm daʊn//	🇬🇧 //pəˈsjuː//🇺🇸 //pərˈsuː//
含义	to chase or find someone or something	追赶或尝试实现某事。To chase or try to achieve something.
例句	The hunter decided to hunt them down after they escaped.	He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
语域	非正式	中性
常见程度	10000 以上（较少见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	-	B2
词性		verb
搭配	hunt someone down, hunt someone to the ends of the earth, hunt them down relentlessly	pursue a goal, pursue a career, pursue an opportunity
反义	let go, release, abandon	abandon, give up, discontinue
常见错误	Confusing with 'search for' which is less aggressive., 'Hunt them down' is often misused when not talking about pursuing someone.	Confused with 'follow' – 'pursue' implies a more active effort., Using 'pursue' with inanimate objects, instead of actions or goals.
用法说明	Use in casual conversations, often in contexts like games or crime stories. Avoid in formal writing.	在中性或正式的场合使用'追求'，比如学术或职业目标。避免在随意对话中使用。Use 'pursue' in neutral or formal contexts, such as academic or professional goals. Avoid in casual conversation.

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Hunt them down和Pursue 有什么区别？

Hunt them down: to chase or find someone or something Pursue: To chase or try to achieve something.

哪个更正式：Hunt them down和Pursue？

Pursue 是其中最正式的。

哪个更常见：Hunt them down和Pursue？

Pursue 在日常英语中最常见。

能各给一个例子吗？

Hunt them down: The hunter decided to hunt them down after they escaped. Pursue: He decided to pursue a career in medicine.

我可以互换使用 Hunt them down和Pursue 吗？

不总是。Hunt them down和Pursue 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。