Marine biologists pursue the study of deep-sea vents to understand how life thrives in extreme environments.
海洋生物学家追求对深海热泉的研究，以了解生命如何在极端环境中繁衍生息。
Interviews conducted with retired commercial airline mechanics revealed that most did not cite physical strain or irregular shift schedules as their primary reason for retiring, but rather a desire to pursue hands-on restoration work on vintage aircraft as a personal hobby rather than a job.
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Which choice best defines “pursue”?
D — Chase, try to achieve. “pursue” means chase, try to achieve.
Which word means “chase, try to achieve”?
A — pursue. “pursue” means chase, try to achieve.
pursue — chase, try to achieve. In Chinese: 追赶，追求.
pursue is pronounced /pərˈsuː/.
Marine biologists pursue the study of deep-sea vents to understand how life thrives in extreme environments. (海洋生物学家追求对深海热泉的研究，以了解生命如何在极端环境中繁衍生息。)
chase, seek, strive for — all close in meaning to pursue (chase, try to achieve).
abandon, avoid — each the opposite of pursue (chase, try to achieve).
Yes. pursue is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
pur(complete)+sue(follow)