in pursuit of

in pursuit of 

(phrase)

= trying to achieve something 

Examples 

The scientist conducted lots of painstaking research in pursuit of new discoveries.

Mark moved to Japan in pursuit of a better retirement lifestyle.

She would do anything in pursuit of wealth and success.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pursuit%20of

 

Here are more examples of using "in pursuit of ":

The artist traveled the world in pursuit of inspiration for her next masterpiece.

In pursuit of better health, he adopted a new diet and exercise routine.

The journalist worked tirelessly in pursuit of the truth behind the scandal.

They launched a campaign in pursuit of environmental sustainability.

Some synonyms for "in pursuit of":

In search of

In quest of 

Chasing

Aiming for

Seeking

Working towards

Hunting for

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blockbuster

 blockbuster

= a book or film that is highly successful.

What does a film need to become a blockbuster? 

The novel quickly became a blockbuster, topping bestseller lists for months.

While the film was a blockbuster, critics argued that it lacked depth in character development.

Some synonyms and antonyms for the word "blockbuster":

Synonyms:

Hit

Success 

Topper

Phenomenon 

Antonyms:

Flop

Failure

Disappointment 

Underperformer

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opposition

opposition

= the act of resisting something

反對;

The opposition party initiated impeachment proceedings against the government.

反對黨對政府發起了彈劾程序。

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protracted

protracted

= lasting for a long time or being extended beyond what is typical or expected

持久的;

The protracted tariff negotiations between the two countries finally resulted in a trade agreement.

兩國之間漫長的關稅談判最終達成了貿易協議。

The protracted war took a heavy toll on the country's economy.

漫長的戰爭對該國的經濟造成了沉重的損失。

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blank cheque

 blank cheque

= a cheque that does not have a specified amount written on it

Mark wrote a blank cheque to the NGO, allowing it to help those in need.

After the meeting, the board gave the CEO a blank cheque to invest in innovative projects that could drive growth.

The government granted a blank cheque to the disaster relief fund, ensuring immediate assistance to the affected communities.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "blank cheque":

Synonyms:

Open cheque

Unlimited authority

Blank check (American spelling) 

Antonyms:

Fixed amount

Limited authority

Conditional cheque

Restrictive funding

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oodles of something

oodles of something

= a large amount or abundance of something

大量;

We have oodles of time to finish the project before the deadline.

我們有很多時間在截止日期之前完成這個項目。

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