vt.

1. 追赶；追踪；追捕
   The policemen pursued the bank robbers.

   警察追赶抢劫银行的罪犯。

2. （疾病等）纠缠；跟随
   He has been pursued by misfortune.

   他厄运连连。

3. 追求；向……求爱
   She pursued the goal of perfection in her art.

   她的目标是追求艺术上的完美境界。

4. 进行；从事；继续
   He has set his heart on pursuing his studies abroad.

   他下决心到国外求学。

vi.

1. 追赶[（+after）]
   The police are pursuing after a fugitive.

   警察在追捕一名逃犯。

2. 继续进行

v.

1. follow in order to catch or attack.
2. seek to attain (a goal).
3. proceed along (a path or route).
4. follow or continue with (a course of action).
   ▸continue to investigate or discuss.