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Cách dùng động từ "seek" tiếng anh

November 19, 2021

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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