seek，过去式，过去分词

seek-sought-soughtseek / sik/ v (pt, pp sought / ）
(fml 文)
1.(a) [ 尤用於被动语态, Tn] ~ (after/for sth) 寻找; 找到或得到（某物）
* We sought long and hard but found no answer. 我们费力多时也未找到答案.
* seeking (for) solutions to current problems 寻找对目前问题的解决办法
* the long sought-for cure for the disease 长期寻求的治疗该疾病的方法
* young graduates seeking (after) success in life 探索人生成功之途的年轻毕业生
* It's a very/highly/much sought-after (ie popular) make of car. 这是一种极受欢迎的汽车型号.
* seek happiness, comfort, wealth, etc 追求幸福﹑ 安逸﹑ 财富等
* seek shelter from the rain 寻找避雨之处
* seek safety in flight 逃生
* The explanation is not far to seek, ie is very clear. 这种解释不难理解.
(b) [Tn]设法到达或达到（某处或某点）; 向（某物）移动
* Water seeks its own level. 水能自行流平.
* The flood started and we had to seek higher ground. 发大水了, 我们得到高的地方去.
2. [Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sth (from sb) 向某人寻求某事:
*seek help, advice, information, etc 请求帮助﹑ 徵求意见﹑ 寻找信息
* You must seek permission from the manager. 你需请求经理批准.
3. [It] 设法（做某事）; 试图
* seek to bring the conflict to an end 试图结束冲突
* They are seeking to mislead us. 他们竭力误导我们.
4.(idm 习语) seek one's `fortune 寻找致富及成功之道.
5.(phr v) seek sb/sth out 找出或找到某人[某事物]:
*We sought her out to tell her of her success. 我们找到她, 告诉她她成功了.
* She sought out and acquired all his early paintings. 她找到并获得了他早期画的所有的画儿.