猎取 (liè qǔ) — to hunt (animals); to seek, to pursue (fame, profit, etc.)

Definition

A formal/literary verb pairing a hunting image with abstract pursuit: literally 'hunt' for animals, but extended to 'pursue' goals like profit, fame, or talent — a written register beyond plain 追求.

verb
to hunt (animals)to seekto pursue (fame, profit, etc.)

Examples

  • 猎取
    Tā zài sēn lín lǐ liè qǔ dòng wù.
    He hunts animals in the forest.
  • 猎取
    Tā wèi le míng lì ér liè qǔ jī huì.
    He seeks opportunities for fame and profit.
  • 猎取
    Gōng sī liè qǔ yōu xiù rén cái.
    The company seeks outstanding talent.

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