seek作动词有“寻找”、“追求”、“谋求”、“查询”等意思。其过去式与过去分词都是sought。常用的短语有seek your fortune(外出寻找发财机会)、seek sb./sth.out(挑选出,物色)。
1.seek(for)sth./sb.寻找
(动词+名词短语)
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
驾车者被告知需另寻其他路线。
(单独使用的动词)
They sought in vain for somewhere to shelter.
他们怎么也找不到一个藏身的地方。
2.寻求;谋求;争取
(动词 + 名词短语)
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement)
优秀秘书求职(广告用语)。
We are currently seeking new ways of expanding our membership.
目前,我们正探索发展会员的新途径。
3.(动词 + 名词短语)seek sth.(from sb.)(向人)请求,寻求
I think its time we sought legal advice.
我想我们现在该咨询一下律师了。
She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour.
她设法使他平静下来,然后向一位邻居求助。
4.(动词 + 带to的不定式)试图;设法
They quickly sought to distance themselves from the protesters.
他们迅速设法远离抗议者。