hunt

B1 · Intermediate

v. to look for something that is difficult to find.

v. to search determinedly for someone or something. Often pairs with the preposition 'for'.

日本語:探索する※

Español:buscar

“I had to hunt for my keys for twenty minutes before I found them under the sofa.”

“Recruiters are currently hunting for a candidate who possesses both technical expertise and strong leadership qualities for the executive role.”

C2 · Proficiency Engineering Technical

v. when a machine or part moves back and forth too much because it cannot find a steady speed.

v. to undergo unwanted or forced oscillations in a control system, typically when a governor or motor fails to find a stable equilibrium.

“The engine started to hunt as the governor struggled to maintain a constant speed.”

“If the feedback loop is too sensitive, the actuator will hunt around the setpoint rather than settling into a steady state.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. an organized search for something or someone.

n. an instance of searching or pursuing; a quest to find a specific object or person.

“The police organized a massive hunt for the missing hikers in the mountains.”

“After months of searching, her hunt for the perfect apartment finally ended when she found a studio near the park.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a group of people or dogs that go out together to hunt animals.

n. an association or organized group of people who participate in hunting expeditions, or the pack of hounds used.

“The local hunt met at the village square early on Saturday morning.”

“The traditional fox hunt remains a controversial topic in rural communities, often sparking heated debates about animal welfare and heritage.”