"search high and low" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 到處尋找

Definition

為了找到某物，到處認真尋找，常常需要花很多時間和精力。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這是常用英文習語，表示很努力、到處尋找某樣東西，通常和 for 連用，屬於非正式用語，在口語和日常書寫裡很常見。

Examples

We searched high and low for the missing book.

我們**到處尋找**那本遺失的書。

I searched high and low and finally found my wallet.

我**到處尋找**，終於找到了我的錢包。

They searched high and low for their lost dog.

他們**到處尋找**走失的狗。

I've searched high and low, but my keys are gone.

我已經**到處找遍了**，但我的鑰匙還是不見了。

She searched high and low for the perfect gift.

她**到處尋找**完美的禮物。

We searched high and low, but there was no trace of him.

我們**到處找遍了**，但一點他的蹤跡都沒有。