seek
v (pt, pp sought ) (fml 文)
1
(a) [I, Ipr esp passive 尤用於被動語態, Tn]
~ (after/for sth) look (for sth); try to find or obtain (sth) 尋找; 找到或得到(某事物)
We sought long and hard but found no answer. 我們費力多時也未找到答案.
seeking (for) solutions to current problems 尋找對目前問題的解決辦法
the long sought-for cure for the disease 長期尋求的治療該疾病的方法
young graduates seeking (after) success in life 探索人生成功之途的年輕畢業生
It's a very/highly/much sought-after (ie popular) make of car. 這是一種極受歡迎的汽車型號.
seek happiness, comfort, wealth, etc 追求幸福、 安逸、 財富等
seek shelter from the rain 尋找避雨之處
seek safety in flight 逃生
The explanation is not far to seek, ie is very clear. 這種解釋不難理解.
(b) [Tn] try to reach (a place or point); move towards (sth) 設法到達或達到(某處或某點); 向(某物)移動
Water seeks its own level. 水能自行流平.
The flood started and we had to seek higher ground. 發大水了, 我們得到高的地方去.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (from sb) ask sb for sth 向某人尋求某事
seek help, advice, information, etc 請求幫助、 徵求意見、 尋找信息
You must seek permission from the manager. 你需請求經理批準.
3 [It] attempt (to do sth); try 設法(做某事); 試圖
seek to bring the conflict to an end 試圖結束沖突
They are seeking to mislead us. 他們竭力誤導我們.
4 (idm 習語) seek one's `fortune try to find a way to become rich and successful 尋找致富及成功之道.
5 (phr v) seek sb/sth out look for and find sb/sth 找出或找到某人[某事物]
We sought her out to tell her of her success. 我們找到她, 告訴她她成功了.
She sought out and acquired all his early paintings. 她找到并獲得了他早期畫的所有的畫兒.
?? 考研助記
看見(see)機槍(k)在 尋找目標 網友:zz 補充:看了又看see k 找
?? 擴展釋義
*[si:k]vt. 尋求, 尋找, 探索, 追求, 搜索, 請求vi. 尋找, 搜索【計】 查找相關詞組: seek truth from facts to seek after the truth