sought

英 [sɔːt]

美 [sɔːt]

v. 寻找; 寻求; 谋求; 争取; (向人)请求
seek的过去分词和过去式

过去式：sought　过去分词：sought　

BNC.19092 / COCA.21300

柯林斯词典

adj

being searched for
1. the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum
Synonym:sought-after(a)
that is looked for
1. the long sought relatives

Mr Smith hurriedly sought to retract the statement, but it had just been broadcast on national radio
史密斯先生想赶快收回这项声明，但它刚刚已经在国家电台播出了。
Although he has sought to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to use greater military force.
尽管他试图寻求和平解决，但现在却面临使用更多武力的压力。
They sought to kill him.
他们企图杀他。
The Swedes had sought his freedom through quiet diplomacy
瑞典人通过秘密的外交手段来争取他的自由。
Mr King sought to address those fears when he spoke at the meeting
金先生在会上讲话时试图消除那些恐惧。
Four people who sought refuge in the Italian embassy have left voluntarily
4名在意大利大使馆寻求避难的人已经自愿离开了。
The couple have sought help from marriage guidance counsellors.
这对夫妇已经向婚姻指导顾问寻求帮助。
His candidacy has divided the party; while most have scorned him, others have sought to rehabilitate him.
他的候选资格使该党出现分化；其中大多数人都嘲弄他，而另外一些人则想办法为他恢复名誉。
The union had sought a wage increase and a shorter work week.
工会寻求增加工资，缩短每周工作时间。
Ellen spent the day in the hills and sought me out when she returned.
埃伦在山里呆了一整天，并于回来后找到了我。