fish for
1．try to get or to find out sth．by hinting or in a roundabout way寻找；刺探；转弯抹角地得到
Despite his pleasant manners， I suspected he was fishing for in formation about the decision made at the Board meeting．尽管他态度愉快，我怀疑他在探听董事会上所做的决定。
Don't be taken in by his charm；he's fishing for an invitation to the big party．不要被他的花言巧语所骗，他无非是想捞取盛大宴会的请贴。
He is always fishing for compliments．他总是想让别人恭维他。
2．search for；search for underwater搜寻
He is fishing for pearls．他正在采集珍珠。