seeks; sought /ˈsɑːt/ ; seeking seeks; sought /ˈsɑːt/ ; seeking Learner's definition of SEEK
[+ object] somewhat formal
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: 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。
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The office is seeking a salesperson.那家办事处正在招募一名销售人员。
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The prince is seeking a wife.王子正在遴选王妃。
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Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies.蛇寻找阳光以暖身。
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thrill-seeking travelers [=travelers who want to have very exciting/thrilling experiences]寻求刺激的旅行者
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: 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。
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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。
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The church is seeking donations/volunteers.教会正在征求捐助/志愿者。
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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。
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During the war, she sought asylum in Spain.战争期间，她在西班牙寻求庇护。
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They sought refuge in Canada.他们在加拿大寻求避难。
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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。
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The mayor is seeking reelection.市长正在谋求连任。
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She seeks perfection in her work.在工作上她力求完美。
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attention-seeking behavior出风头的行为
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Immigrants come to America to seek their fortune. [=to try to become rich]移民到美国寻求财富。
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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
— seeker
noun, plural seekers [count]