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)。

seek作动词的具体用法

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)

*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。