seek

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seek /ˈsiːk/ verb

seeks; sought /ˈsɑːt/ ; seeking

seek

/ˈsiːk/

verb

seeks; sought /ˈsɑːt/ ; seeking

Learner's definition of SEEK

[+ object] somewhat formal

: to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)寻找；寻求；物色

He is seeking employment. [=he is looking for a job]他正在找工作。
The office is seeking a salesperson.那家办事处正在招募一名销售人员。
The prince is seeking a wife.王子正在遴选王妃。
Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies.蛇寻找阳光以暖身。
thrill-seeking travelers [=travelers who want to have very exciting/thrilling experiences]寻求刺激的旅行者

: to ask for (help, advice, etc.)寻求（帮助、建议等）

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。
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。
The church is seeking donations/volunteers.教会正在征求捐助/志愿者。

a : to try to get or achieve (something)试图得到；寻求

He sought revenge for his son's murder.他想为被谋杀的儿子报仇。
During the war, she sought asylum in Spain.战争期间，她在西班牙寻求庇护。
They sought refuge in Canada.他们在加拿大寻求避难。
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。
The mayor is seeking reelection.市长正在谋求连任。
She seeks perfection in her work.在工作上她力求完美。
attention-seeking behavior出风头的行为
Immigrants come to America to seek their fortune. [=to try to become rich]移民到美国寻求财富。
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。

b : to make an attempt to do something尝试；努力

seek out

[phrasal verb]

seek (someone or something) out or seek out (someone or something)

: to search for and find (someone or something)找出；找到

— see also heat-seeking

noun, plural seekers [count]