"search high and low" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 到处寻找

Definition

为了找到某物，到处都认真寻找，常常要花费很多时间和精力。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是常用的英语习语，强调到处仔细寻找，表达“翻遍每个角落都找了”。通常和 for 连用，属于口语或日常书写中的表达。

Examples

We searched high and low for the missing book.

我们**到处寻找**那本丢失的书。

I searched high and low and finally found my wallet.

我**到处寻找**，终于找到了我的钱包。

They searched high and low for their lost dog.

他们**到处寻找**走失的狗。

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

我已经**到处找遍了**，可我的钥匙还是不见了。

She searched high and low for the perfect gift.

她**到处寻找**完美的礼物。

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

我们**到处找遍了**，但一点他的踪迹都没有。