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词汇 seek
释义
seek
verb formal uk/siːk/ us/siːk/ sought | sought
(SEARCH)
B2 [ T ]寻找寻求(尤指非物质的东西)
to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object
"Are you actively seeking jobs?" she asked. “你在积极地找工作吗?”她问。
Hundreds of dissidents are seeking refuge/asylum in the US embassy. 数百名持不同政见者到美国大使馆寻求庇护。
Synonyms: hunt (SEARCH)look (SEARCH)search
B2 [ T ]请求;要求
to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc.
Legal advice should be sought before you take any further action. 你在采取下一步行动之前,应该咨询一下律师。
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  • I was expelled from school and forced to seek work.
  • You should seek compensation.
  • If symptoms persist seek medical attention .
  • Contributions are being sought for the disaster fund.
  • He had actively sought a pardon from the president.
(TRY)
C2 [ I + to infinitive ]试图设法
to try or attempt
They sought to reassure the public. 他们试图消除公众的忧虑。
    更多例句
  • The country's president is seeking to mend relations with the United States.
  • Six journalists sought to challenge in court the legality of the ban on broadcasting.
  • They are seeking to change the rules.
  • People seeking to end the crisis must have our full support.
  • I find it abhorrent that people should seek to gain financially from this tragic situation.
Related word: -seeking
Phrasal verb
seek someone/something out (尤指费时地)找出,查出,寻找
to look for someone or something, especially for a long time until you find him, her, or it
While he was at the library, Steve decided to seek out some information on the history of the area. 史蒂夫在图书馆的时候,决定查找一些有关该地区历史的信息。
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