Definitions
v. To try to find or obtain something.
寻找；寻求
v. To try to do or achieve something.
试图；设法
Example
You should seek advice before buying a used car.
买二手车之前，你应该征求意见。
Many graduates seek employment abroad to gain professional experience and develop their language skills.
许多毕业生到国外求职，以积累职业经验并提升语言技能。
Collocations
- seek advice
- seek employment
- seek to improve
- seek help
Word family
- seeker (n.)
Synonyms
- look for
- search for
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为sought；后直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does seek mean?
- To try to find or obtain something. To try to do or achieve something.
- How is seek pronounced?
- UK /siːk/, US /siːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
