to seek to do sth

to seek to do sth
1. (look for) [+ work] 找； [+ solution, way] 寻觅；探索； [+ candidate] 寻找；物色； [+ funding] 寻求
- We are now actively seeking further funding. 我们正在积极筹集更多资金。
2. (try to achieve) [+ solace, happiness, revenge] 谋求；谋取；寻求
3. (demand) [+ penalty, compensation, redress] 依法要求；寻求
- The prosecutors have warned they will seek the death penalty. 原告警告说他们将主张死刑判决。
4. (ask for) [+ help, permission, shelter] 请求； [+ advice] 征求
- Always seek professional legal advice before entering into any agreement. 在缔结任何协议之前务必寻求专业的法律意见。
- foreigners who seek asylum in another country 在其他国家寻求避难的外国人
5. to seek to do sth
(attempt) 试图做某事；企图做某事
- He also denied that he would seek to annex the country. 他也否认他会试图吞并该国。
6. (go to) 去；前往
- Her eyes once more sought the window. 她把目光再次投向窗户。
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