seek

Động từ

(sought)

tìm, kiếm

seek shelter from the rain

kiếm chỗ trú mưa

we sought long and hard but found no answer

chúng tôi đã tìm lâu và cật lực nhưng chưa tìm ra lời giải

the long sought-for cure for the disease

phương thuốc trị bệnh đã được tìm kiếm trong một thời gian dài

thỉnh cầu; xin

seek someone's aid

thỉnh cầu sự giúp đỡ của ai

you must seek permission from the manager

anh phải xin phép ông giám đốc

cố gắng; tìm cách

they are seeking to mislead us

chúng nó đang tìm cách làm lạc hướng chúng tôi

to seek to make peace

cố gắng dàn hòa

seek one's fortune

tìm cách tiến thủ

seek somebody (something) out

tìm ra

we sought out the author of the murder

chúng tôi đã tìm ra thủ phạm của vụ giết người

* Các từ tương tự:
seeker
verb

/ˈsiːk/ seeks; sought /ˈsɑːt/; seeking

[+ obj] somewhat formal

to search for (someone or something) :to try to find (someone or something)

He is seeking employment. [=he is looking for a job]

The office is seeking a salesperson.

The prince is seeking a wife.

Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies.

thrill-seeking travelers [=travelers who want to have very exciting/thrilling experiences]

to ask for (help, advice, etc.)

You should visit your doctor and seek his advice.

You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath.

The church is seeking donations/volunteers.

to try to get or achieve (something)

He sought revenge for his son's murder.

During the war, she sought asylum in Spain.

They sought refuge in Canada.

The company is seeking new ways to improve service.

The mayor is seeking reelection.

She seeks perfection in her work.

attention-seeking behavior

Immigrants come to America to seek their fortune. [=to try to become rich]

They are seeking compensation/damages [=they are trying to get money] for their loss.

to make an attempt to do something

Doctors have been seeking [=trying] to find a cure.

The builders sought to make the bridge stronger. - see also heat-seeking

seek out

[phrasal verb]

seek (someone or something) out or seek out (someone or something) :to search for and find (someone or something)

His parents sought out the best doctors in the field.

White blood cells seek out and destroy infections.
verb

They are seeking a really good site for a grand luxury hotel. Seek and ye shall find

look (for)

search (for)

hunt (for)

go or be after

quest after

pursue

They are seeking to recruit members for the new party

hope

aim

aspire

try

essay

endeavour

undertake

He sought her help and she refused him

ask for

request

beg

solicit

invite

demand

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