seek

汉语翻译

vt. 寻求, 寻找, 探索, 追求, 搜索, 请求
vi. 寻找, 搜索
【计】 查找
相关词组:
seek truth from facts
to seek after the truth

词型变化：

动词过去式:sought 过去分词:sought 现在分词:seeking 第三人称单数:seeks 

词意辨析：

search, seek, comb

这些动词均含有“寻找”之意。
search: 侧重努力和彻底搜寻某人或某地。
seek: 书面用词，使用广。指付出很大努力去寻找某人或某物。
comb: 指像梳头一样进行搜寻，侧重费力和彻底搜查。

英语解释：

名词 seek:

1. the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

动词 seek:

1. try to get or reach
2. try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
   同义词：search, look for
3. make an effort or attempt
   同义词：try, attempt, essay, assay
4. go to or towards
5. inquire for

例句：

1. Older people may seek their own friends rather than become too emotionally dependent on their children.
   老年人可以找自己的朋友而不会在情感上太依赖他们的子女。
2. You must seek redress in the law courts for the damage to your car.
   你的车子受到了损坏，你应当通过法律途径要求赔偿。
3. We sought her out to tell her of her success.
   我们找到她，告诉她她成功了。
4. You should seek advice from your lawyer on this matter.
   这件事情你应该请教你的律师。