seeker
gb/sˈikɚ/ us/sˈikɚ/
B2
영어
~ 5200
의미
의미 0개
명사
B2
entity
1
person actively looking for something
A person who is trying hard to get or find something, for example a job, safety, or information.
사용 패턴：
a/an [noun] seeker; a seeker of [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes say *"job searcher"* instead of the more natural phrase "job seeker." They may also confuse "seeker" with "searcher"; in modern English, "seeker" is much more common in fixed phrases like "job seeker," "asylum seeker," and "truth seeker."
유의어
searcher (Very close in meaning, but used less often in common compounds like 'job seeker' or 'asylum seeker'.)
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pursuer (Suggests strong or determined effort to get something, often more formal or dramatic.)
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hunter (Can sound more active or aggressive; often used in specific phrases like 'bargain hunter'.)
반의어
avoider (Describes a person who tries not to meet, get, or deal with something, the opposite attitude of a seeker.)
연어
job seeker
|asylum seeker
|truth seeker
|attention seeker
|fortune seeker
|status seeker
주제
daily life
|work
|society
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
예문
- The company offers free workshops to help job seekers improve their interview skills.
- As an asylum seeker, she had to wait months for a decision on her case.
- He has always been a seeker of truth, asking difficult questions about politics and history.
- Social media can be a dangerous place for attention seekers who share too much of their private lives.
- The film follows a young fortune seeker who travels abroad in search of wealth.
학습자용 예문
- The city has many services for job seekers.
- She is a seeker of knowledge and reads every day.
- An asylum seeker may need legal help.
- He is an attention seeker and likes to talk very loudly.
- The story is about a fortune seeker in a new country.
명사
C1
entity
2
person searching for spiritual meaning
A person who looks for spiritual or religious truth and wants to grow inside.
사용 패턴：
a spiritual seeker; a seeker of [spiritual goal]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may think this meaning is completely different from the general meaning of "seeker." In fact, it is the same core idea of "a person who is looking for something," but here the "something" is spiritual or religious truth.
유의어
spiritual searcher (Very close in meaning but used less often as a fixed phrase.)
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pilgrim (Often suggests a physical journey for religious reasons, not just an inner search.)
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inquirer (Sounds more formal and intellectual, and is not limited to spiritual topics.)
반의어
nonbeliever (A person who does not believe in a religion or spiritual system, contrasting with someone actively seeking spiritual belief or meaning.)
연어
spiritual seeker
|religious seeker
|seeker of enlightenment
|seeker on the path
|seeker of God
주제
religion
|psychology
|emotions
예문
- The retreat center welcomes spiritual seekers from many different backgrounds.
- As a young seeker, she visited temples, churches, and mosques before choosing a path.
- The book is written for seekers who feel that traditional religion no longer answers their questions.
- He calls himself a lifelong seeker, always exploring new meditation practices and philosophies.
학습자용 예문
- The group is open to spiritual seekers.
- She is a seeker who wants to find inner peace.
- Many seekers read books about meditation and yoga.
- The teacher helps new seekers understand the basic ideas of the faith.
명사
technical
C2
entity
3
sensor component of guided weapon
The part of a guided missile that senses a target, for example by its heat, and helps the missile move toward it.
사용 패턴：
a/an [type] seeker; the seeker of [missile]
유의어
sensor head (Technical term describing the same part; slightly more general and not limited to missiles.)
연어
heat seeker
|infrared seeker
|radar seeker
|seeker head
|missile seeker
주제
technology
|military
|science
예문
- The missile’s infrared seeker can track aircraft even in poor visibility.
- Engineers upgraded the radar seeker to improve the weapon’s accuracy.
- If the seeker is damaged, the missile may lose its target.
학습자용 예문
- The missile uses a heat seeker to find the plane.
- A new seeker makes the weapon more accurate.
- They tested the seeker in many weather conditions.
명사
literary
B2
entity
4
Quidditch player who catches the Snitch
In the Harry Potter stories, the Seeker is the player in Quidditch who must catch the Golden Snitch.
사용 패턴：
the Seeker; play Seeker for [team]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may think this meaning is general, but it only applies in the fictional world of Harry Potter and Quidditch. In real sports, "seeker" is not used as a normal position name.
연어
team Seeker
|play Seeker
|star Seeker
|Seeker position
주제
entertainment
|sports
|arts_entertainment
예문
- Harry becomes the youngest Seeker his house team has seen in a century.
- As Seeker, her job is to spot and catch the Golden Snitch before the other team.
- The coach decided to replace their Seeker after several lost matches.
학습자용 예문
- Harry Potter is a Seeker in the school team.
- The Seeker flies very fast to catch the Golden Snitch.
- Their Seeker is strong, so the team often wins.
문법
표현
attention seeker
1/ətˈɛnʃən sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
person who constantly wants attention
A person who often does things mainly so that other people will look at them or talk about them.
예문
- Some people called him an attention seeker because he posted every detail of his life online.
- The teacher worried that labeling the child as an attention seeker would ignore his real problems.
- She acts like an attention seeker at parties, telling wild stories to impress everyone.
fortune seeker
1/fˈɔɹt͡ʃun sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person looking for wealth or riches
A person who looks for a chance to become rich, often by moving to a new place.
예문
- The gold rush attracted fortune seekers from all over the world.
- In the story, a young fortune seeker leaves home to make his name.
- The city was once full of fortune seekers hoping to strike it rich.
heat seeker
1/hˈit sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
missile that homes in on heat
A missile or similar weapon that finds its target by looking for heat, for example from an engine.
예문
- The jet used flares to confuse incoming heat seekers.
- Modern heat seekers can lock onto smaller and cooler targets than older models.
- Engineers improved the heat seeker so it could track targets more precisely.
job seeker
1/d͡ʒˈɑb sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person actively looking for work
A person who is trying to find a job.
예문
- The workshop is free for all job seekers registered with the employment office.
- Online platforms have made it easier for job seekers to connect with employers.
- As a recent graduate and first-time job seeker, she felt nervous about interviews.
pleasure seeker
1/plˈɛʒɚ sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person focused on getting pleasure
A person who looks for fun and enjoyment, sometimes without thinking about future problems.
예문
- The city has a reputation as a playground for pleasure seekers.
- He used to be a pleasure seeker, but now he prefers a quiet life.
- The resort markets itself to pleasure seekers who want nightlife and beaches.
spiritual seeker
1/spˈɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person searching for spiritual meaning
A person who is looking for spiritual truth or a religious path.
예문
- The retreat is designed for spiritual seekers of all ages.
- As a spiritual seeker, he studied many religions before choosing one.
- The group gives support to spiritual seekers who feel lost in traditional churches.
status seeker
1/stˈætəs sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person focused on social status
A person who wants to look important or high-class and tries hard to move up in society.
예문
- The magazine targets status seekers who care about luxury brands.
- He doesn’t want to be seen as a status seeker, but he likes expensive cars.
- Some people think of her as a status seeker because she only mixes with the rich.
truth seeker
1/tɹˈuθ sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person seriously searching for truth
A person who really wants to know what is true and looks for honest answers.
예문
- Journalists should be truth seekers, not just repeat what they are told.
- The podcast is popular among truth seekers who distrust official stories.
- As a truth seeker, she checks information from several sources before believing it.
asylum seeker
1/əsˈaɪləm sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person requesting asylum
A person who has asked a country for asylum and is waiting for a decision.
예문
- The government promised faster processing times for asylum seekers.
- The camp provides temporary housing for asylum seekers.
- Many asylum seekers arrive with few possessions and need legal support.
- Asylum seekers often wait months for a decision on their cases.
- The city opened a new center to house asylum seekers temporarily.
thrill seeker
1/θɹˈɪl sˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person who looks for excitement
Someone who likes to do very exciting, often dangerous things for fun.
예문
- Thrill seekers travel to the region for skydiving and bungee jumping.
- The tour is designed for thrill seekers who love extreme sports.
- He’s a real thrill seeker who is always planning his next extreme sport.
- Thrill seekers travel here for the world’s highest bungee jump.
- The park is not just for thrill seekers; there are gentle rides for children too.
- He’s a real thrill seeker and is always planning his next adventure.