seek

vt.

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

   他们在找工作。

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

   房间被彻底搜查后，发现了一点可疑的东西。

3. 企图，试图[Y][+to-v]
   He sought to speak to her.

   他寻找机会与她说话。

4. 征求；请求
   You should seek medical advice.

   你应该请医生诊视。

5. 往，朝……而去

vi.

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

   他寻求答案，但无结果。

2. 搜索；搜查[（+for）]