chased

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, за которым гонятся или которого преследуют, обычно с целью поймать.

A noun referring to a person who is being pursued or followed, typically in an attempt to catch them.

1. Person being pursuedB2informal

   A person who is being followed or pursued by someone else.

   Преследуемый

   • The chased managed to escape through the back alley.
   • In the game, the chased must avoid being caught by the chaser.
   • The police officer lost sight of the chased in the crowd.

   Synonymsescapeefugitivepreypursuedquarrytarget

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия преследования кого-либо или чего-либо с целью поймать или догнать.

A verb used to indicate the act of pursuing someone or something in order to catch or overtake them.

1. PursueA2formal

   To follow someone or something quickly in order to catch them.

   Преследовать

   • The police chased the thief through the streets.
   • The dog chased the cat up a tree.
   • She chased after the bus but missed it.

   Synonymsdogfollowhoundhuntpursuetailtracktrail

   Antonymsavoidescapeevadeflee

2. Seek or pursue a goalB1informal

   To try hard to obtain something, such as a job, dream, or opportunity.

   Стремиться

   • He is chasing his dream of becoming a musician.
   • She chased a promotion at work for years.
   • They are chasing new business opportunities abroad.

   Synonymsfollowgo afterhuntpursuequest forseek

3. Drive awayB1informal

   To force someone or something to leave or go away.

   Прогонять

   • The farmer chased the crows out of the field.
   • She chased the intruder away with a broom.
   • He chased the stray dog from his yard.

   Synonymsbanishdispeldrive awaydrive offexpelrepelroutscattersend packing

   Antonymsattractinvitekeepretainwelcome

Phrasal variantschase afterchase away