sought

• 形容某事物为许多人所渴望、需要或寻找的。

Describes something that is desired, wanted, or searched for by many people.

1. Looked for or desiredB2formal

   Something that is actively searched for or wanted.

   受追捧的

   • The sought item was finally located in the archives.
   • Her advice is highly sought by young entrepreneurs.
   • The rare book is a sought treasure among collectors.

   同义词coveteddesiredlonged-forpursuedrequestedwantedyearned-for

   反义词undesiredunwantedunwelcome

2. Being searched forB2formal

   Describing a person or thing that is the object of a search.

   被寻找的

   • The sought fugitive was captured at the border.
   • The police issued a description of the sought vehicle.
   • The sought document was hidden in a secret compartment.

   同义词chaseddesiredhuntedin demandpursuedrequestedsought-afterwanted

• 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