seek

[si:k]

vt.寻求, 追求, 试图
vi.寻找

vt.

1. 寻找; 探索; 追求[(+out)]

They were seeking employment.

他们在找工作。

2. 在……中搜索, 搜查遍(某处)[(+through)]

Something suspicious was found after the room was sought through.

房间被彻底搜查后, 发现了一点可疑的东西。

3. 企图, 试图[Y][+to-v]

He sought to speak to her.

他寻找机会与她说话。

4. 征求; 请求

You should seek medical advice.

你应该请医生诊视。

5. 往, 朝……而去

vi.

1. 寻找; 探索[(+after/for)]

He sought vainly for the answer.

他寻求答案, 但无结果。

2. 搜索; 搜查[(+for)]

词形变化

动词过去式: sought | 动词过去分词: sought | 动词现在分词: seeking | 动词第三人称单数: seeks |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.寻找; 探索; 追求

hunt  search  pursue  quest  explore  look for  

同义参见:

prospect  aspire  trace  burrow  stalk  hound  

反义:

vt.vi.寻找; 搜索

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英英释义

名词 seek:

the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

动词 seek:

try to get or reach

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

同义词：search, look for

make an effort or attempt

同义词：try, attempt, essay, assay

go to or towards

inquire for

短语词组

seek out

1. 找出

He sought out his friend in the crowd.

他在人群中找到了他的朋友。

not far to seek

1. 不难了解的

The reason for his failure was not far to seek: he was ill during the examination.

他不及格的原因不难了解:他在考试时病了。

补充

seekseek英:[si:k] 美:[sik]vt. & vi.1.寻找; 探寻We sought long and hard but found no answer.我们作了长期的艰苦探索, 但没有找到答案。The police are still seeking the men involved in last week's robbery.警察仍在寻找跟上星期的抢劫案有牵连的人。vi.1.企图; 试图I sought to change her mind.我试图改变她的心意。vt.1.请求, 征求; 求教He went to seek his lawyer's advice.他去请教律师。

例句

1. We are now actively seeking further funding.我们正在积极筹集更多资金。 2. The prosecutors have warned they will seek the death penalty.原告警告说他们将主张死刑判决。 3. Always seek professional legal advice before entering into any agreement.在缔结任何协议之前务必寻求专业的法律意见。 4. foreigners who seek asylum in another country在其他国家寻求避难的外国人 5. He also denied that he would seek to annex the country.他也否认他会试图吞并该国。 6. Her eyes once more sought the window.她把目光再次投向窗户。 7. seek and you will find.你找一找就会发现的。 8. to seek a quarrel with somebody向…寻衅 9. to seek a place for drinking找个地方喝点儿水 10. to seek fame and gain追求名利 11. to seek perfection力求完美 12. to seek to convince a person试图说服某人 13. to seek advice from somebody向某人请教 14. to seek hard on the scientific road在科学的道路上苦苦探索 15. I don't think I should seek.我认为我没有必要去。 16. they came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds.他们来这里避一避冬天的刺骨寒风。 17. the new regime sought his extradition.新政府想要引渡他。 18. [no obj., with infinitive]her parents had never sought to interfere with her freedom.她的父母从来没想干涉她的自由。 19. he sought help from the police.他找警察求助。 20. it's his job to seek out new customers.他的工作就是要招徕新顾客。 21. I sought my bedroom each night to brood over it.我每晚都回到寝室思考这事。 22. the end she knew, the means were to seek.她目标明确，但实现这一目标的手段还没有找到。 23. a pleasure-seeker.寻欢作乐者。 24. a job-seeker.求职者。 25. Politicians are still seeking a peaceful solution.政治家仍在寻求和平解决的方法。 26. You should seek advice from a solicitor about what to do next.你应该向律师征求意见，看下一步该怎样做。 27. They are still seeking to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.他们仍然在设法寻求和平解决这场冲突的方法。 28. attention-seeking behaviour想引起注意的行为 29. a heat-seeking missile热自导引导弹 30. He is seeking employment. [=he is looking for a job]他正在找工作。 31. The office is seeking a salesperson.那家办事处正在招募一名销售人员。 32. The prince is seeking a wife.王子正在遴选王妃。 33. Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies.蛇寻找阳光以暖身。 34. thrill-seeking travelers [=travelers who want to have very exciting/thrilling experiences]寻求刺激的旅行者 35. You should visit your doctor and seek his advice.你该去看看你的医生，征求一下他的建议。 36. You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath.要是胸痛或气短，得马上寻求医疗救助。 37. The church is seeking donations/volunteers.教会正在征求捐助/志愿者。 38. He sought revenge for his son's murder.他想为被谋杀的儿子报仇。 39. "During the war, she sought asylum in Spain."战争期间，她在西班牙寻求庇护。 40. They sought refuge in Canada.他们在加拿大寻求避难。 41. The company is seeking new ways to improve service.这家公司正在寻求新的办法以改善服务。 42. The mayor is seeking reelection.市长正在谋求连任。 43. She seeks perfection in her work.在工作上她力求完美。 44. attention-seeking behavior出风头的行为 45. Immigrants come to America to seek their fortune. [=to try to become rich]移民到美国寻求财富。 46. They are seeking compensation/damages [=they are trying to get money] for their loss.他们正在努力争取损失赔偿。 47. Doctors have been seeking [=trying] to find a cure.医生们一直在努力寻找治疗的方法。 48. The builders sought to make the bridge stronger.建造者尽力让桥更坚固些。 49. His parents sought out the best doctors in the field.他的父母请到了这一领域最好的医生。 50. White blood cells seek out and destroy infections.白细胞的作用是找到并消除感染。 51. seekers of perfection寻求完美的人 52. job/thrill/pleasure/autograph seekers寻求工作/刺激/快活/亲笔签名的人