seeking

• 指寻找、寻求某物或试图获得、取得某物的行为。

A noun referring to the act of searching for something or an attempt to acquire or gain something.

1. Act of searchingB2formal

   The action or process of looking for something or someone.

   寻找

   • The seeking of truth is a fundamental human endeavor.
   • Her constant seeking for knowledge led her to many libraries.
   • The seeking of a new job can be a stressful process.

   同义词huntlookingpursuitquestsearch

   反义词discoveryfinding

2. Attempt to acquireB2formal

   An effort or attempt to obtain or achieve something.

   寻求

   • His seeking of fame and fortune ultimately left him unhappy.
   • The company's seeking of new markets was a strategic move.
   • Their seeking of a peaceful resolution was commendable.

   同义词attempteffortendeavorhuntpursuitquestsearchstriving

   反义词abandonmentavoidancerefusalrejectionrenunciation

• 表示试图找到或获得某物的动词。可指寻找、寻求，也可指追求、力求达到某目标。

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

不规则动词

1. Try to findA2formal

   To attempt to find or discover something.

   寻找

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

   同义词look forpursuequestsearch

   反义词avoidignoreneglectshun

2. B1formal

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

   寻求

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

   同义词ask forpetitionrequestsolicit

   反义词denyrefusewithhold

3. Pursue or aim forB2formal

   To try to achieve or obtain a goal or position.

   追求

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

   同义词attemptpursuetarget

   反义词abandonavoidforgorelinquishrenounceshun

短语动词变体seek out