sought

He sought for an adequate solution to the problem.
   他尋求解決這個問題的適當辦法。

My car had stalled and I sought help from casual passers-by.
   我的車發動不起來了,我就向碰巧路過的人求助。

He sought illumination from the works of the great philosophers.
   他從偉大哲人的著作中尋求啟迪。

He sought to advance within the company's power structure.
   他試圖在公司的權力結構上晉升。

The king sought to expand his realm.
   國王謀求擴大領土。

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。

He sought to speak to her.
   他尋找機會與她說話。

He sought vainly for the answer.
   他尋求答案,但無結果。

He sought out his friend in the crowd.
   他在人群中找到了他的朋友。

Fulfilment must be sought through the spirit, not the body or the mind.
   人要尋求滿足必須通過心靈,而不是通過身體或是腦子。