scheme to obtain; seek to acquire
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to scheme to obtain; to seek to acquire; to try to get
Often implies using planning, strategy, or scheming (sometimes with a negative connotation) to acquire something, especially benefits, profits, or advantages.
Tā他
tōng通
guò过
bú不
zhèng正
dàng当
shǒu手
duàn段
móu谋
qǔ取
gè个
rén人
lì利
yì益
。
He sought personal gain through improper means.
Gōng公
sī司
zhì致
lì力
yú于
móu谋
qǔ取
gèng更
dà大
de的
shì市
chǎng场
fèn份
é额
。
The company is committed to seeking a larger market share.
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Wèi为
bǎi百
xìng姓
móu谋
qǔ取
fú福
lì利
shì是
zhèng政
fǔ府
de的
zé责
rèn任
。
It is the government's responsibility to seek benefits for the people.
Tā她
cóng从
bù不
lì利
yòng用
zhí职
wù务
zhī之
biàn便
móu谋
qǔ取
sī私
lì利
。
She never uses her position to seek personal gain.