
好词典

源自古英语 'sēcan',与古高地德语 'suohhen' 和拉丁语 'sagire'(察觉)相关,原始印欧语词根 *sāg-(追踪)。
❶ 试图找到或获得某物,强调主动寻找的过程。常用于正式场合或书面表达中。
“They are seeking a new apartment in the city center.”
(他们正在市中心寻找一套新公寓。)
“The company seeks to expand its market share.”
(该公司试图扩大市场份额。)
❶ 努力尝试或企图做某事,常带有明确的目标性。
“The government seeks to reduce pollution levels.”
(政府试图降低污染水平。)
“She sought to improve her English by watching movies.”
(她试图通过看电影来提高英语水平。)
seek out — 特意寻找某人或某物,通常指经过努力后找到。
“She sought out the best doctor in the field for her treatment.”
(她特意寻找该领域最好的医生进行治疗。)
seek refuge — 寻求庇护或安全的地方,常用于战争或灾难情境。
“Thousands of people sought refuge in neighboring countries.”
(成千上万的人在邻国寻求避难。)