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sought的意思

sought

英 [sɔːt] 美 [sɔt]
  • v. 寻找(seek的过去式和过去分词)

sought

英文词源


sought
past tense and past participle of seek, from Old English sohte. Sought-after is from 1881 (sought-for in same sense is from c. 1600).

双语例句


1. Some feminists sought reforms within the existing social order.
一些女权主义者寻求在现存的社会制度内进行改革。

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2. This site remained undiscovered, though long sought, until recent times.
虽经长期寻找,但该遗址直到最近才被发现。

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3. 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。

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4. Candidates are urgently sought for the post of Conservative party chairman.
保守党主席的职位急寻候选人。

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5. An Olympic gold medal is the most sought-after prize in world sport.
在世界体坛上,一枚奥运会金牌是最令人向往的奖项。

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