Cách dùng động từ "seek" tiếng anh

· Cách dùng từ

I. "seek" vừa là nội động từ, vừa là ngoại động từ

II. Cách dùng

1. Dùng "seek" như nội động từ

=to try to do something

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý:

  • seek to do something

IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ:

  • The law must seek to protect the democratic rights of citizens. 
  • to seek to make peace (IELTS TUTOR giải thích: cố gắng dàn hoà)

2. Dùng "seek" như ngoại động từ

2.1. Mang nghĩa "tìm kiếm; cố tìm cho được"

=to ask people to vote for something / to ask for something from a law court / to ask for something, or to try to get something

IELTS TUTOR lưu ý:

  • seek re-election
  • seek approval
  • seek compensation/damages/redress
  • seek an injunction
  • seek advice/help
  • seek refuge/asylum
  • seek permission/approval

IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ:

  • The Mayor will not seek re-election. 
  • a referendum seeking public approval for major constitutional change 
  • The boy’s parents are seeking damages from the health authority.
  • Colbak sought an injunction to force Bell to change the ads. 
  • Seek medical advice if symptoms last more than a week. 
  • to seek employment (IELTS TUTOR giải thích: tìm việc làm)
  • to go seeking advice (IELTS TUTOR giải thích: đi tìm sự giúp đỡ ý kiến)
  • Hundreds of people sought refuge in the British Embassy. 
  • You must first seek permission before publishing their names.

2.2. Mang nghĩa "mưu cầu, theo đuổi, cố gắng đạt tới (một nơi, điểm)"

=to try to find something such as an answer or a reason / to try to find something or someone that you need in your life

IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ:

  • I think he was seeking some meaning in his life. 
  • We do not always find what we seek.
  • To be eligible, you must show that you are actively seeking employment. 
  • Many single people are seeking that special someone.

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