pursuer

pur·sue

P0672600 (pər-so͞o′)v. pur·sued, pur·su·ing, pur·sues v.tr.1. To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase: a fox that was pursued by hounds.2. To strive to gain or accomplish: pursue lofty political goals.3. To proceed along the course of; follow: a ship that pursued the southern course.4. a. To carry further; advance: Let's not pursue this argument.b. To take action regarding (something), especially with the intention of sustained effort: a detective who pursued each lead.c. To engage in (a vocation or hobby, for example); practice.5. To try to have a romantic relationship with: a lady who was pursued by many suitors.6. To continue to torment or afflict; haunt: was pursued by the demons of lust and greed.v.intr.1. To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase.2. To take action regarding something or carry on an established activity or project.

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[Middle English purseuen, pursuen, from Anglo-Norman purseure, pursure, from Vulgar Latin *prōsequere, from Latin prōsequī; see prosecute.]

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pur·su′a·ble adj.pur·su′er n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pursuer - a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture; "always before he had been able to outwit his pursuers"chaserbounty hunter - someone who pursues fugitives or criminals for whom a reward is offeredfollower - someone who travels behind or pursues another
	2.	pursuer - a person who pursues some plan or goal; "a pursuer of truth"individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"

Translations

追赶者

pursue

(pəˈsjuː) verb1. to follow especially in order to catch or capture; to chase. They pursued the thief through the town. 追捕，追蹤 追捕，追踪 2. to occupy oneself with (studies, enquiries etc); to continue. He is pursuing his studies at the University. 從事，繼續進行 从事，继续进行 purˈsuer noun 追趕者 追赶者pursuit (pəˈsjuːt) noun1. the act of pursuing. The thief ran down the street with a policeman in (hot) pursuit. 追趕，追捕 追赶，追捕 2. an occupation or hobby. holiday pursuits. 職業，業餘消遣 职业，业余消遣