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seek
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- pronunciation:
- sik
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
seeks, seeking, sought |
| definition 1: |
to try to find; look for.
寻找
The dog was seeking the bone that he had left in the yard.狗在寻找它留在院子里的骨头。- synonyms:
- look for
- similar words:
- dig, ferret, probe, quest, track, want
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| definition 2: |
to try to get or obtain.
寻求
He is seeking his fortune in Europe.I will seek her help.他在欧洲寻求财富。我将寻求她的帮助。- synonyms:
- ask for
- similar words:
- aspire to, invite, petition for, quest after, strive for
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| definition 3: |
to try (usually followed by an infinitive).
试图
Juan sought hard to find the answer.乔安努力试图找到答案。- synonyms:
- attempt, endeavor, strive, try
- similar words:
- undertake
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| related words: |
attempt, hunt, try |
| derivation: |
seeker (n.) |
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