an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are not working

I enjoy outdoor pursuits, like hiking and riding. 我喜欢户外活动，比如徒步旅行和骑马。

I don't have much opportunity for leisure pursuits these days. 我近来没有多少时间可以花在业余爱好上。

the act of following someone or something to try to catch him, her, or it

Three people have been killed in high-speed pursuits by the police recently. 有3人在最近警察的高速追捕中毙命。

The robbers fled the scene of the crime with the police in pursuit. 抢劫者逃离了犯罪现场，警察紧追不舍。

the act of trying to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time

the pursuit of happiness 对幸福的追求

The company is ruthless in its pursuit of profit. 公司为追求利润不择手段。

The union is on strike in pursuit of (= trying to achieve) a ten percent pay increase. 工会为了争取10%的加薪而罢工。