英语词汇“quest”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Noun They went on a quest for gold. The team's quest to win a championship finally came to an end. He refuses to give up his quest to discover the truth. Verb They were questing for gold. I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter.

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In her story of Bird’s quest for his mother, Ng has crafted an unwaveringly dark fairy tale for a world that has stopped making sense.

Chloe Schama, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022 Partridge is willing to go wherever the quest takes him -- geographically, culturally, philosophically.

al, 14 Sep. 2022 Despite these signs of progress, Behrens sees transformers as just a step toward an accurate model of the brain — not the end of the quest.

Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022 Conditioning will be an important part of Avon Lake’s quest to finish strong in the second half of this season.

Matt Goul, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 Inflation has made everything from affording a home to finding a dollar slice a seemingly impossible quest (more like $1.50 slice).

Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Berman’s book provides a cautionary tale about how political forces can undermine the quest for justice.

Barbara Mcquade, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The telescope goes about this momentous quest by analyzing the starlight passing through the atmospheres of distant planets.

Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 The world’s quest for a future of energy without fossil fuels that drive climate change has taken on hydrogen as a potent solution, including as a substitute fuel for power plants now burning natural gas.

Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022

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Holmgren’s injury makes that quest more difficult, but there’s more than enough young talent to become an intriguing team.

Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Watts’ quest for a gold medal in Barcelona began with a win of his first-round qualifying heat.

John Ortega, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 Both designer and performer beckon the public to ceaselessly quest into the depths of modernity, all together made evermore human in our synchronous weaving together of past, present, and future that results in something entirely new and propulsive.

Blythe Marks, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Aug. 2022 Clearly, two young rookies have played significant roles in the Braves quest to retain their crown.

Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Tan, 24, proved Williams’s words true, spoiling her return to tennis and quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title.

New York Times, 29 June 2022 Collins could both step in right away and help Lillard’s quest to contend now, yet still be in his prime after the Blazers’ six-time All-Star exits his.

oregonlive, 15 June 2022 Inside Vikings’ quest for ‘less predictable’ offense, starting with new coach's 'why' Since the first edition hit stores June 1, 1988, the franchise has sold more than 130 million copies and generated more than $4 billion, according to EA.

Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022 The loss ended the No. 3 Comets’ (16-3) quest for their second straight state title.

Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2022 See More

单词	quest
释义	quest 1 of 2 noun ˈkwest 1 a : a jury of inquest b : investigation 2 : an act or instance of seeking: a : pursuit, search b : a chivalrous enterprise in medieval romance usually involving an adventurous journey 3 obsolete : a person or group of persons who search or make inquiry quest 2 of 2 verb quested; questing; quests intransitive verb 1 of a dog a : to search a trail b : bay 2 : to go on a quest transitive verb 1 : to search for 2 : to ask for quester noun Synonyms Noun hunt search Verb call (for) claim clamor (for) command demand enjoin exact insist (on) press (for) stipulate (for) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun They went on a quest for gold. The team's quest to win a championship finally came to an end. He refuses to give up his quest to discover the truth. Verb They were questing for gold. I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter. Recent Examples on the Web Noun In her story of Bird’s quest for his mother, Ng has crafted an unwaveringly dark fairy tale for a world that has stopped making sense. Chloe Schama, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022 Partridge is willing to go wherever the quest takes him -- geographically, culturally, philosophically. al, 14 Sep. 2022 Despite these signs of progress, Behrens sees transformers as just a step toward an accurate model of the brain — not the end of the quest. Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022 Conditioning will be an important part of Avon Lake’s quest to finish strong in the second half of this season. Matt Goul, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2022 Inflation has made everything from affording a home to finding a dollar slice a seemingly impossible quest (more like $1.50 slice). Chloe Berger, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Berman’s book provides a cautionary tale about how political forces can undermine the quest for justice. Barbara Mcquade, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The telescope goes about this momentous quest by analyzing the starlight passing through the atmospheres of distant planets. Alan Lightman, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 The world’s quest for a future of energy without fossil fuels that drive climate change has taken on hydrogen as a potent solution, including as a substitute fuel for power plants now burning natural gas. Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Verb Holmgren’s injury makes that quest more difficult, but there’s more than enough young talent to become an intriguing team. Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Watts’ quest for a gold medal in Barcelona began with a win of his first-round qualifying heat. John Ortega, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 Both designer and performer beckon the public to ceaselessly quest into the depths of modernity, all together made evermore human in our synchronous weaving together of past, present, and future that results in something entirely new and propulsive. Blythe Marks, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Aug. 2022 Clearly, two young rookies have played significant roles in the Braves quest to retain their crown. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Tan, 24, proved Williams’s words true, spoiling her return to tennis and quest for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title. New York Times, 29 June 2022 Collins could both step in right away and help Lillard’s quest to contend now, yet still be in his prime after the Blazers’ six-time All-Star exits his. oregonlive, 15 June 2022 Inside Vikings’ quest for ‘less predictable’ offense, starting with new coach's 'why' Since the first edition hit stores June 1, 1988, the franchise has sold more than 130 million copies and generated more than $4 billion, according to EA. Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022 The loss ended the No. 3 Comets’ (16-3) quest for their second straight state title. Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French queste, Vulgar Latin quaesta, from Latin, feminine of quaestus, past participle of quaerere* First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing quest vision quest in quest of vision quest in quest of Kids Definition quest noun ˈkwest 1 : an effort to find or do something a quest for answers 2 : a usually adventurous journey made in search of something a quest for lost treasure quest 1 of 2 noun as in search an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something the Holy Grail was the object of a mystical quest by the knights of the Round Table Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance search hunt pursuit exploration chase survey sweep scout reconnaissance canvass probe recon canvas forage shakedown quest 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to demand to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority I respectfully quest your assistance in this matter Synonyms & Similar Words demand request claim require want ask need exact command enjoin stipulate (for) clamor (for) call (for) take necessitate insist (on) press (for) warrant requisition hound impose badger cry (for) harass plead (for) dun Antonyms & Near Antonyms yield surrender relinquish give up 2 as in to pursue to go in search of many daydreamers trekked to California questing riches during the great gold rush of 1849 Synonyms & Similar Words pursue seek hunt look up chase (down) look for search (for or out) forage (for) cast about (for) cast around (for) shop (for) ferret (out) root (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms lose hide ignore neglect 3 as in to seek to make a request for please wait until the lecturer specifically quests comments from the audience before chiming in Synonyms & Similar Words seek request desire urge demand require claim sue (for) importune plead (for) bespeak call (for) invite requisition invoke speak (for) solicit exact ask (for) apply (for) enjoin beg (for) clamor (for) wish (for) insist (on) press (for) petition (for)
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