seek

vt.

1. 尋找；探索；追求[（+out）]
   They were seeking employment.

   他們在找工作。

2. 在……中搜索，搜查遍（某處）[（+through）]
   Something suspicious was found after the room was sought through.

   房間被徹底搜查後，發現了一點可疑的東西。

3. 企圖，試圖[Y][+to-v]
   He sought to speak to her.

   他尋找機會與她說話。

4. 徵求；請求
   You should seek medical advice.

   你應該請醫生診視。

5. 往，朝……而去

vi.

1. 尋找；探索[（+after/for）]
   He sought vainly for the answer.

   他尋求答案，但無結果。

2. 搜索；搜查[（+for）]