pursue

The band motivated her to pursue a career in music.

(Chinese) 那支乐队激励她去追求音乐事业。

He decided to pursue a higher degree in biology.

(Chinese) 他决定攻读生物学的高级学位。

If you pursue someone, you try to catch them.

(Chinese) 如果你追赶某人，你就是试图抓到他们。