"give chase" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 追赶
• 追逐

Definition

为了抓住某人或某物而开始追赶，特别是在对方试图逃跑时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式或文学化用语，口语中更常用'追'或'追赶'。常见于故事、新闻或描述警察追捕场景。一般不直接接宾语。

Examples

The police gave chase to the robber.

警察开始**追赶**那个小偷。

The dog saw the cat and gave chase.

狗看到猫就开始**追逐**。

When the ball rolled away, the children gave chase.

球滚走时，孩子们开始**追赶**。

As soon as the thief ran out, the store owner gave chase without hesitation.

小偷刚跑出去，店主立刻**追了上去**。

The suspect jumped into a car, and the detectives gave chase through the city streets.

嫌疑人跳上车，侦探们在城市街道上**追赶**。

Nobody moved at first, but then someone shouted, 'He's getting away—give chase!'

刚开始没人动，但随后有人喊道：“他要跑了——**快追**！”