-seeking
suffix uk/ -siː.kɪŋ/ us/ -siː.kɪŋ/
寻求
used with nouns to form words that mean trying to get or find the thing stated
A lot of bad behaviour is attention-seeking on the part of mixed-up kids. 很多不良行为都是迷茫的孩子在寻求关注。
Doctors suspected him of drug-seeking rather than being in genuine pain.
profit-seeking ventures
See: seek
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- Those possessing the so-called thrill-seeking gene are more prone to seeking out potentially hazardous experiences.
- a heat-seeking missile
- She is not designer-obsessed or status-seeking.
- Lindsey is a fun-seeking girl who is into wakeboarding.
- These are profit-seeking ventures run with sharp business sensibilities.