Chasing - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：pursuing (Chasing)

Chasing 🔊

/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/

v. (present participle/gerund)

Following someone or something quickly to catch them, or trying hard to get something you want.

pursuing 🔊

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/pərˈsuːɪŋ/

v. (present participle/gerund)

To follow someone or something quickly in order to catch them, or to strive hard to achieve something.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'chase' (to pursue) + '-ing' (present participle suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a 'case' you need to catch: 'chase' contains 'case' as a memory aid.

📖 Example

He gave up his high-paying job and is now chasing his dream of becoming an artist. 🔊 He gave up his high-paying job and is now chasing his dream of becoming an artist.

🔗 Collocations

chase after – to pursue someone or something with determination

chase down – to pursue and capture or find

chase away – to drive someone or something away by pursuing

🔄 Synonyms

pursue (v.) – To follow in order to catch or achieve.

hunt (v.) – To search or chase for food or a goal.

trail (v.) – To follow the tracks or signs of someone or something.

🚫 Antonyms

avoid (v.) – To keep away from or prevent encountering.

flee (v.) – To run away from danger or pursuit.

🌱 Derivatives

chaser (n.) – A person or thing that chases.

chase (v./n.) – The act of pursuing or the pursuit itself.

📖 Cultural Story

Chase originated from Old French 'chacier', from Latin 'captiare' 'to try to catch'. Used in hunting and metaphorically for ambitions.