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seek

UK //siːk//US //siːk//

词源

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)。

verb

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。)

同义词:search, look for, pursue, attempt, strive

常见短语

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。)