基本释义
seek [siːk] 是一个常用英语动词,主要含义包括:
- 寻找;寻求(to look for something)
- 试图获得;追求(to try to obtain or achieve something)
- 请求;征求(to ask for help, advice, etc.)
常见搭配
- seek help / advice / support(寻求帮助/建议/支持)
- seek employment / opportunity(求职/寻找机会)
- seek justice / truth(寻求正义/真相)
- seek permission(请求许可)
经典例句
- She is seeking a new job in the tech industry.
- They sought shelter from the storm.
- He decided to seek legal advice before signing the contract.
- Many people seek happiness in material possessions.
同义词辨析
look for:更口语化,强调“找”的动作。
search:通常指系统性或彻底地寻找。
seek:较正式,常用于抽象事物(如真理、帮助、机会等)。