seek/sik; siːk/v past tense and past participle sought /sɔt; sɔːt/1 [T] to try to find or get something 寻找﹐寻求: The UN is seeking a political solution. 联合国正在寻找政治解决方法。seek refuge/asylum/shelter etc People were crossing the border, seeking refuge from the war. 人们越过边境﹐以躲避战争。see box at见 LOOK1 方框2 seek (sb's) advice/help/assistance etc to ask someone for advice or help 征求(某人的)意见/请求(某人的)帮助/援助等: You should seek advice from a lawyer. 你应该征求律师的意见。3 [I,T] to try to do something 谋求: Do you think the President will seek re-election ? 你认为总统会谋求连任吗?seek to do sth We’re always seeking to improve our results. 我们一直在设法提高成绩。