hunt

1 عمومی:: جستجو كردن‌ در، شكار كردن‌، تفحص‌ كردن‌، صید كردن‌

شبکه مترجمین ایران

1 general::   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

2 general:: 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

3 general:: 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

4 general:: see HAPPY HUNTING GROUND; HIGH AND LOW, (HUNT); RUN WITH (THE HARE, HUNT WITH THE HOUNDS).

American Heritage Idioms