| 单词 | seek |
| 释义 | seek —seek /siːk/ verb (sought, sought) FORMAL (SEARCH) ↑Verb Endings for seek B2 [T] to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object: » "Are you actively seeking jobs?" she asked.» Hundreds of dissidents are seeking refuge/asylum in the US embassy.Thesaurus+: ↑SearchingB2 [T] to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc.: » Legal advice should be sought before you take any further action.Thesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requests-seeking /-ɪŋ/ suffix► F0» A lot of bad behaviour is attention-seeking on the part of mixed-up kids.Thesaurus+: ↑Searching • • • Extra Examples:» 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.Common mistake: seek! Remember: seek is not usually followed by a preposition.! Don't say 'seek for something', say seek something:✗ I went to the beach seeking for peace.» I went to the beach seeking peace.verb [I + to infinitive] (sought, sought) FORMAL (TRY) ↑Verb Endings for seek ► C2 to try or attempt: » They sought to reassure the public.Thesaurus+: ↑Trying and making an effort , ↑Effort and expending energy• • • Extra Examples:» 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. |
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