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。
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。
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- 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.
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。