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شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
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noun hunting wild animals ADJ. fox, seal, tiger, etc. VERB + HUNT take part in She had never taken part in a fox hunt before. HUNT + NOUN follower, supporter Hunt followers deny the sport is cruel. | saboteur clashes between hunt supporters and hunt saboteurs | meeting searching for sb/sth ADJ. massive, nationwide Police launched a nationwide hunt for the woman, amid fears for her safety. | police | murder Police forces in five counties are now involved in the murder hunt. | treasure | witch (often figurative) The investigation turned into a full-scale Communist witch hunt. HUNT + VERB begin, launch A massive police hunt was launched for the missing child. | lead Detectives leading the hunt for the killer believe he may be in hiding. | step up The mountain rescue team is stepping up its hunt for the missing climbers. | call off The hunt for survivors has now been called off. HUNT + VERB begin, be on The hunt is on for potential employees with experience of electronic publishing. PREP. ~ for
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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verb search: We will hunt for the right size. verb track: We will hunt for bears. noun search: We'll not give up the hunt for truth.
Simple Definitions
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hunt sb/sth down [ M ] to search everywhere for someone or something until you find them • The terrorists must be hunted down and brought to justice.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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see HAPPY HUNTING GROUND; HIGH AND LOW, (HUNT); RUN WITH (THE HARE, HUNT WITH THE HOUNDS).
American Heritage Idioms