猎
hunt; search for
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to hunt wild animals; go hunting
Refers to the activity of catching or killing wild animals, either for food, sport, or livelihood.
The hunter took his hunting dog to the forest to hunt.
Ancient people relied on hunting to get food.
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He bought a new hunting rifle to go hunting this weekend.
Fishing and hunting culture is an important tradition of northern nomadic peoples.
This hunter relies on hunting and farming to make a living.
verb
to search for; to seek out
formalOften used in formal or literary contexts to describe actively seeking out rare, unique, or specialized things.
This collector is keen on searching for rare antiques.
This magazine specializes in seeking out obscure cultural stories.
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He likes to search for rare edition books at secondhand book stalls.
Many young people now seek out niche attractions to check in at.
This director has been searching for fresh creative themes.