sought after

英 [ˈsɔːt ɑːftə(r)]

美 [ˈsɔːt æftər]

adj.  争相获得的; 吃香的; 紧俏的; 广受欢迎的

牛津词典

adj.

• 争相获得的；吃香的；紧俏的；广受欢迎的
  wanted by many people, because it is of very good quality or difficult to get or to find
  1. This design is the most sought after.
     这一款最为紧俏。
  2. a much sought-after actress
     非常走红的女演员

英英释义

adj

• greatly desired
  Synonym:coveteddesiredin demand(p)

双语例句

• A divorced man in his 40s can still be sought after and find a 20-something woman to marry.
  一个离婚的男人在40多岁的时候仍然可以追求并找到一个20多岁的女人结婚。
• The famous poet sought after truth all his life.
  这位著名的诗人一生都在追求真理。
• Most virtuous women are like hided treasure, safe only because they are not sought after.
  贞节的妇女大多像隐藏着的宝藏，只有在未被追求之时才算是安全。
• Sixth, secure jobs are no longer sought after, but those requiring energy and drive are preferred.
  第六点，稳定的工作已经不被批准，快速活力的工作被追求。
• Medical help was sought after the girls withdrawal symptoms did not improve.
  因为小姑娘的戒断症状一直没有好转，所以不得不寻求医疗帮助。
• His work is much sought after by collectors.
  他的作品在收藏家们那里很抢手。
• The London Gazette and the times are particularly sought after.
  《伦敦公报》和《泰晤士报》（times）尤其受到追捧。
• In other circumstances, a reduced burning rate may be sought after.
  在其他情况下，减少了燃烧率可要求后。
• How she longed to please, to be envied and sought after!
  她多么希望得人欢心，被人艳羡，被人追求啊！
• Before Bella came to Forks, Lauren was the most sought after human girl.
  在贝拉来福克斯之前，劳伦是最受欢迎的人类女孩。