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IELTS BNC: 4330 COCA: 3420

hunt

1 hunt /ˈhʌnt/ verb
hunts; hunted; hunting
1 hunt
/ˈhʌnt/
verb
hunts; hunted; hunting
Learner's definition of HUNT
: to chase and kill (wild animals) for food or pleasure追猎;猎杀;猎食
[+ object]
[no object]
: to search for something or someone very carefully and thoroughly追捕;寻找;搜寻
[no object]
often + for
[+ object]

hunt down

[phrasal verb]
hunt (something) down or hunt down (something) : to succeed in finding (something)成功找到
hunt (someone) down or hunt down (someone) : to find and capture (someone)追捕到

hunt out

[phrasal verb]
hunt (something) out or hunt out (something)
: to find (something) after searching for it搜寻出,搜寻到

hunt up

[phrasal verb]
hunt (someone or something) up or hunt up (someone or something)
: to succeed in finding (someone or something)成功找到
2 hunt /ˈhʌnt/ noun
plural hunts
2 hunt
/ˈhʌnt/
noun
plural hunts
Learner's definition of HUNT
[count]
: an occasion when people hunt wild animals打猎
: an act of searching for something or someone寻找;搜寻
see also scavenger hunt, treasure hunt, witch hunt
chiefly British : a group of people who hunt foxes together猎狐队伍

in the hunt

US
: having a chance to win or succeed in a contest or competition(竞赛中)有机会获胜
IELTS BNC: 4330 COCA: 3420

hunt

1 of 2

verb

hunted; hunting; hunts

transitive verb

1
a
: to pursue for food or in sport
hunt buffalo
b
: to manage in the search for game
hunts a pack of dogs
2
a
: to pursue with intent to capture
hunted the escapees
b
: to search out : seek
3
: to drive or chase especially by harrying
members … were hunted from their homes J. T. Adams
4
: to traverse in search of prey
hunts the woods

intransitive verb

1
: to take part in a hunt
2
: to attempt to find something
3
: to oscillate alternately to each side (as of a neutral point) or to run alternately faster and slower
used especially of a device or machine

hunt

2 of 2

noun

1
: the act, the practice, or an instance of hunting
2
: a group of mounted hunters and their hunting dogs

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb The wolf was hunting its prey. These birds have been hunted almost to extinction. a gun used for hunting squirrels He likes to hunt and fish. She hunted around in the closet for a pair of shoes. Police hunted the escaped prisoners through several states. Noun They went on a hunt. We finally found a good restaurant after a long hunt. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
To repel predators and hunt large prey, our ancestors set about devising the planet’s most complex and elaborate mutualisms. Richard Adams Carey, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The charismatic slugger is lapping the field in production, threatening records, and achieving at a level that forces the baseball aficionado to hunt through grainy newsreels to find comparable talent. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Opening day carries some significance for most folks who hunt. Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Sep. 2022 Opportunities to hunt deer with bows in Wisconsin continues through at least Jan. 8 in all management units, with many open through Jan. 31. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022 Two concerns that were previously expressed involved age limits for those who could hunt as well as the experience level of those who may be participating in the culling program and Wherley addressed these. Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 Naru and Predator are mirrors of each other in a fascinating way: both of them are stalking the other, and both are looking to hunt something worth catching. Nylah Burton, Outside Online, 23 Aug. 2022 If the property managers were to provide irrigation to the areas during the busy weeks, would that likely change soil conditions enough to encourage the females to hunt elsewhere for nursery sites? oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2022 This year, more than 20,000 applicants competed for 7,300 permits to hunt Florida’s ancient reptiles, according to Tammy Sapp, a spokesperson for the state’s Division of Hunting and Game Management. Olivia Lloyd, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2022
Noun
The Tigers lost two of three to a Chicago White Sox team desperate to stay in the American League Central hunt. Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2022 For the Cape and Islands hunt, hiding the books is a way to raise awareness and engage the community. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2022 In Game of Thrones, the royal hunt ended with King Robert Baratheon gored and sent on his way to the grave—the major instigator for all later events. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 18 Sep. 2022 That blow pushed Toronto out of reach — both in the game, the series and likely in the wild-card hunt. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 Refusing to give up on her daughter, Janie starts an all-out hunt to find Grace. al, 16 Sep. 2022 The Woman King, starring Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, has started off its North American theatrical run with a promising $1.7 million in Thursday previews on its way to easily winning this weekend’s box office hunt. Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 The sartorial hunt reportedly inspired him to become a couturier, and, today, Celine tailoring features the same English flannel detailing as Savile Row suiting. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2022 As the sun sets on the summer, the hunt for fun fall activities begins. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English huntian; akin to Old English hentan to seize

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hunt was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 4330 COCA: 3420
hunt

noun¹

1hunting wild animals狩獵ADJECTIVE | VERB + HUNT | HUNT + NOUN ADJECTIVEbear, fox, seal, tiger, etc.獵熊、獵狐、獵海豹、獵虎等VERB + HUNTgo on, take part in去狩獵;參加狩獵She had never taken part in a fox hunt before.她以前從未參加過獵狐活動。HUNT + NOUNfollower, supporter (both BrE) 支持打獵者Hunt followers deny the sport is cruel.擁護打獵的人否認這一運動殘酷。saboteur (BrE) 阻撓狩獵活動者clashes between hunt supporters and hunt saboteurs狩獵擁護者與阻撓者之間的衝突meeting (BrE) 狩獵大會
hunt

noun²

2searching for sb/sth搜索ADJECTIVE | VERB + HUNT | HUNT + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEmassive, nationwide (both especially BrE) 大規模的/全國範圍的搜索Police launched a nationwide hunt for the woman.警方在全國各地搜尋那名女子。police (BrE) 警方的搜捕murder (BrE) 搜捕謀殺兇手的行動Police forces in five counties are now involved in the murder hunt.現在已有 5 個郡的警力加入到搜捕謀殺兇手的行動中來。scavenger, treasure尋寶遊戲;尋寶job找工作witch (usually witch-hunt) (often figurative) 政治迫害The investigation turned into a full-scale Communist witch-hunt.調查演變成了一場對共產主義者的大規模政治迫害。VERB + HUNTbegin, launch (especially BrE) 開始搜尋A massive police hunt was launched for the missing child.警方為了找到失踪的孩子開始了大規模搜索。continue繼續搜索Police are continuing their hunt for the arsonist.警察正繼續搜尋那個縱火犯。lead (especially BrE) 領導搜尋Detectives leading the hunt for the killer believe he may be in hiding.指揮追捕的偵探們認為殺人兇手可能躲起來了。join參加搜索step up (especially BrE) 加強搜索力度The mountain rescue team is stepping up its hunt for the missing climbers.高山救援隊加緊了尋找失踪登山者的工作。call off (especially BrE) 停止搜索The hunt for survivors has now been called off.尋找幸存者的行動已經叫停。HUNT + VERBbegin, be on搜索開始;搜索行動正在進行The hunt is on for potential employees with experience of electronic publishing.正在物色有電子出版經驗的雇員。continue搜索繼續PREPOSITIONhunt for尋找

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