Hunt after Meaning in English
expression
ˈhənt/ /ˈæftɝ
HUNT AF-ter
hˈʌnt/ /ˈɑːftɐ
HUNT AHF-tuh
Definición
To try hard to find or get something, often by searching for it or pursuing it persistently.
Uso & Matices
Somewhat formal or literary; often used when you want to show persistent effort. Not as common as 'look for' or 'search for' in daily speech. Usually relates to goals, opportunities, or information, not literal hunting of animals.
Spanish: buscar - perseguirPortuguese (BR): procurar - buscar - perseguirPortuguese (PT): procurar - buscar - perseguirChinese (Simplified): 寻找 - 追寻Chinese (Traditional): 尋找 - 追尋Hindi: खोजना - पीछा करनाArabic: يبحث عن - يسعى وراءBengali: অনুসন্ধান করা - খোঁজাRussian: разыскивать - преследоватьJapanese: 探し求める - 追い求めるVietnamese: tìm kiếm - săn đuổiKorean: 찾아다니다 - 추구하다Turkish: peşinden koşmak - aramakUrdu: تلاش کرنا - پیچھے جاناIndonesian: mencari-cari - memburu
Oraciones de Ejemplo
They hunt after jobs in the city.
basic
She always hunts after new opportunities.
basic
People hunt after the latest trends every season.
basic
Why do you always hunt after things you can't have?
natural
After graduation, many students hunt after good internships.
natural
He spent years hunting after the truth about his past.
natural