seek 是一个常用的英文动词，基本含义是“寻找、寻求、追求”。它在不同语境中可以表达多种细微差别。
一、基本释义
- vt. & vi. 寻找；寻求；追求；请求
- 过去式/过去分词： sought
二、常见用法与搭配
- seek help / advice / information：寻求帮助／建议／信息
- seek to do something：试图做某事（= try to do）
- seek after / for something：追寻某物（较正式或文学化）
- seek refuge / shelter：寻求庇护
三、例句参考
- She is seeking a new job in the tech industry.
- They sought to improve their communication skills.
- Many refugees are seeking safety in neighboring countries.
- He has always sought the truth, no matter the cost.
四、同义词辨析
与 look for 相比，seek 更正式，常用于书面语或较庄重的场合。Search 则强调系统性或彻底地查找。