seek

• Существительное, обозначающее действие головки чтения/записи, перемещающейся к определённой дорожке данных на диске.

A noun referring to the action of a read/write head moving to a specific data track on a disk.

1. Disk seek operationC1formalIT

   The movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk to access or store information.

   Поиск

   • The hard drive's seek time determines how quickly data can be accessed.
   • A high number of seeks can slow down system performance.
   • The disk performed a seek to locate the requested file.

• Глагол, обозначающий попытку найти или получить что-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of trying to find or obtain something.

irregular verb

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   Искать

   • She sought help from her teacher.
   • He is seeking a new job in the city.
   • They seek treasure in the old ruins.

   Synonymslook forpursuequestsearch

   Antonymsavoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

   To request or ask for something, such as advice or permission.

   Просить

   • He sought advice from his lawyer.
   • The refugees sought asylum in another country.
   • She sought permission to leave early.

   Synonymsask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   Antonymsdenyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   Стремиться к

   • He seeks to become the president.
   • The company seeks to expand its market share.
   • They seek justice for the victims.

   Synonymsattemptpursuetarget

   Antonymsabandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

Phrasal variantsseek out