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ask ask ★★★★★/ɑ͟ːsk, æ̱sk/1[VERB	动词]问；询问 If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.   [V with quote]  [V n n]  [V n]  [V n wh]  [V wh]  [V n about n]  [V]  [Also V about n]'How is Frank?' he asked...“弗兰克怎么样了？”他问道。I asked him his name...我询问了他的名字。I wasn't the only one asking questions...不只是我一个人提出了问题。She asked me if  I'd enjoyed my dinner...她问我晚餐是否吃得满意。If Daniel asks what happened in court we will tell him...如果丹尼尔问起庭审情况，我们会告诉他。You will have to ask David about that...那件事你得问戴维。'I'm afraid to ask what it cost.' — 'Then don't ask.'“我不敢问这个东西花了多少钱。”——“那就别问了。”2[VERB	动词]要求…（做…）；请求…（做…） If you ask someone to do something, you tell them that you want them to do it.   [V n to-inf]We had to ask him to leave...我们不得不要求他离开。She said she had been asked to take two suitcases to Africa by a man called Sean.她说有个名叫肖恩的男人要她带两个手提箱去非洲。3[VERB	动词]要求（做…）；请求（做…） If you ask to do something, you tell someone that you want to do it.   [V to-inf]I asked to see the Director.我要求见主任。4[VERB	动词]索要；请求，恳求（给予） If you ask for something, you say that you would like it.   [V for n]I decided to go to the next house and ask for food...我决定去隔壁那家要点吃的。Who asked for your opinion?谁问你的意见了？5[VERB	动词]求见 If you ask for someone, you say that you would like to speak to them.   [V for n]There's a man at the gate asking for you.门口有个人想见你。6[VERB	动词]请求，征求（许可、意见、谅解） If you ask someone's permission, opinion, or forgiveness, you try to obtain it by putting a request to them.   [V n]Please ask permission from whoever pays the phone bill before making your call.打电话前请先征得话费支付方的同意。7[VERB	动词]邀请；约请 If you ask someone to an event or place, you invite them to go there.   [V n to/for n]  [V n adv]Couldn't you ask Jon to the party?...你不能邀请乔恩参加聚会吗？She asked me back to her house.她又邀请我去了她家。8[VERB	动词]要（价）；索（价） If someone is asking a particular price for something, they are selling it for that price.   [V n for n]  [Also V n]Mr Pantelaras was asking £6,000 for his collection.潘特莱拉斯先生为他的藏品要价6,000英镑。9[CONVENTION	惯用语]（通常用于表示对询问感到恼怒或惊讶）不要问我 You reply 'don't ask me' when you do not know the answer to a question, usually when you are annoyed or surprised that you have been asked.   [feelings]'She's got other things on her mind, wouldn't you think?' 'Don't ask me,' murmured Chris. 'I've never met her.'“她还有别的心事，你不觉得吗？”“别问我，”克里斯嘀咕道，“我从未见过她。”10[PHRASE	短语]只要开口（便可得到）；唾手可得 If something is yours for the asking, you could get it very easily if you wanted to. He knew the nomination was his for the asking.他知道只要他开口就能得到那项提名。11[EXCLAM	感叹语]（强调反对）请问，真是，这还了得 If you say 'I ask you', you are emphasizing how much you disapprove of someone or something.   [emphasis]That silly old bat. I ask you, who'd she think she was?那个老蠢货。我倒要问一问，她以为她是谁呀？12[PHRASE	短语]（一种正式的询问方式，表示感到困扰或心生疑虑）请问 You can say 'may I ask' as a formal way of asking a question, which shows you are annoyed or suspicious about something.   [feelings]May I ask where you're going, sir?先生，请问您要去哪？13[PHRASE	短语]依我看；我认为 You can say 'if you ask me' to emphasize that you are stating your personal opinion.   [PHR with cl]	  [emphasis]He was nuts, if you ask me.要我说的话，他是个疯子。14[PHRASE	短语]自找麻烦；自讨苦吃 If you say that someone is asking for trouble or is asking for it, you mean that they are behaving in a way that makes it very likely that they will get into trouble.   [V inflects]To go ahead with the match after such clear advice had been asking for trouble.都劝说得这么明白了还要继续比赛，这简直就是自讨苦吃。相关词组：ask after ask around  ask1 verbask2 nounaskask1 /ɑːsk $ æsk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb  Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1question [intransitive, transitive] to speak or write to someone in order to get an answer, information, or a solution:  ‘What’s your name?’ she asked. Don’t ask him – he won’t know. That kid’s always asking awkward questions.ask who/what/where etc I asked him where he lived.ask somebody something We’ll have to ask someone the way to the station.ask somebody if/whether Go and ask Tom whether he’s coming tonight.ask (somebody) about something Visitors usually ask about the history of the castle.ask around (=ask in a lot of places or ask a lot of people) I’ll ask around, see if I can find you a place to stay.2for help/advice etc [intransitive, transitive] to make a request for help, advice, information etc:  If you need anything, you only have to ask.ask somebody to do something Ask John to mail those letters tomorrow.ask to do something Karen asked to see the doctor.ask for Some people find it difficult to ask for help.ask somebody for something He repeatedly asked Bailey for the report.ask (somebody) if/whether you can do something Ask your mom if you can come with us.ask that Was it too much to ask that he be allowed some privacy?3price [transitive] to want a particular amount of money for something you are selling:  How much is he asking?ask $50/$1,000 etc for something He’s asking £2,000 for his car. They’re asking a fortune for that house.4invite [transitive usually + adverb/preposition] to invite someone to your home, to go out with you etcask somebody to do something Let’s ask them to have dinner with us some time.ask somebody out (=ask someone, especially someone of the opposite sex, to go to a film, a restaurant etc with you) Jerry’s too scared to ask her out.ask somebody in (=invite someone into your house, office etc) Don’t leave them standing on the doorstep – ask them in!ask somebody over/round (=invite someone to come to your home) We must ask our new neighbours over for a drink.5demand [transitive] if you ask something of someone, you want them to do it for you:  It would be better if he cooperated, but perhaps I’m asking too much.ask something of somebody You have no right to ask anything of me. Expecting the children to do an hour’s homework after school is asking a lot of them.6I/you can’t/couldn’t ask for a better something (also I/you can’t/couldn’t ask for more) used to say that you are very happy with what you have or with a situation:  I couldn’t ask for a better boss.7be asking for trouble to do something that is very likely to have a bad effect or result:  Saying that to a feminist is just asking for trouble.8ask yourself something to think carefully and honestly about something:  You have to ask yourself where your responsibilities really lie.SPOKEN PHRASES9if you ask me used to emphasize your own opinion:  He’s just plain crazy, if you ask me.10don’t ask me used to say you do not know the answer to something:  ‘Where’s she gone then?’ ‘Don’t ask me!’11don’t ask used to say that something is too embarrassing or strange to explain:  ‘What was that woman selling?’ ‘Don’t ask.’12be asking for it used to say that someone deserves something bad that happens to them:  It’s his own fault he got hit – he was asking for it.13be somebody’s for the asking informal if something is yours for the asking, you can have it if you want it:  The job was hers for the asking.ask after somebody phrasal verb British English if you ask after someone, you want to know whether they are well, what they are doing etc:  I spoke to James today. He was asking after you.ask for somebody phrasal verb if you ask for someone, you want to speak to them:  There’s someone at the door asking for Dad.GRAMMAR: Patterns with ask• You ask someone something: · They asked me some difficult questions at the interview. ✗Don’t say:  ask to someone• You  ask someone to do something: · I asked him to open the window.• You ask someone if or whether something is true: · Ask them if they want anything to drink.• When you report what someone asked, use a verb in the past tense: · She asked if I wanted to go. ✗Don’t say:  She asked if I want to go.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsask for help· Don’t be afraid to ask for help.ask for assistance (=help or support)· You can call this number to ask for assistance.ask for advice/ask somebody’s advice· If you are in any doubt, ask for advice.ask for information· I wrote asking for information about language classes.ask for directions (=instructions how to get from one place to another)· At the station he asked for directions to the museum.ask for details· Please ask for details of the full range of tickets available.ask for somebody’s opinion· Dad always liked being asked for his opinion.ask for somebody’s support· Labour councillors asked for our support for the proposal.ask for permission· The two men entered without bothering to ask for permission.ask for an explanation· When he asked for an explanation, no one could give him an answer.THESAURUSask a questionask to speak or write to someone to get an answer: · Did you ask about the price?· They asked me a lot of questions.inquire/enquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə $ -ˈkwaɪr/ formal to ask someone for information about something: · I’m writing to inquire about the job that was advertised in yesterday’s ‘Times’.demand especially written to ask a question in a firm or angry way: · ‘Why didn’t you call me?’, she demanded.interview to ask someone questions, to find out if they are suitable for a job, or as part of a television or radio interview: · When they interviewed me for the job, they didn’t mention the salary.· David Letterman has interviewed all the stars.poll to officially ask a lot of people in order to find out their opinion on something: · Over 1,000 people were polled for the report.· 64% of the people we polled said that they approved of the way the government had handled the crisis.to ask someone about a crimequestion/interview to ask someone a lot of questions in order to get information about a crime: · He was arrested and questioned by the police.· Detectives are interviewing the father of the missing girl.interrogate to ask someone a lot of detailed questions, often in an aggressive way: · The men were interrogated by the US authorities for over six hours.cross-examine to ask someone questions in court about the statements they made: · A second lawyer began to cross-examine the witness.somebody is helping the police with their inquiries formal used in news reports when saying that the police are asking someone questions about a crime – especially when they think this person is guilty, but have not yet charged them: · He is helping the police with their inquiries in connection with the murder of Diane Jones.to ask for somethingask for to tell someone you want them to give you something: · I’m going to ask for a pay rise.order to ask for food or drink in a restaurant: · We ordered some more coffee.· Have you ordered yet?demand to ask for something in a firm way, insisting that someone gives you what you ask for: · They’re demanding immediate payment.· If the goods are faulty, you can demand a refund.request formal to ask for something: · The pilot requested permission to land.· I enclose the information you requested.beg/plead to ask for something in an urgent way, because you want it very much and will be very unhappy if you do not get it: · He begged me for some money.· I’m not going to plead for forgiveness.nag/pester to keep asking someone for something, in an annoying way: · She keeps nagging me for a new phone.· People were pestering him for his autograph.ask1 verbask2 nounaskask2 noun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases  a big ask a situation in a sports competition when someone needs to get a lot of points or do something very difficult in order to win:  We need to win the next three games. It’s a big ask, but I’m confident we can do it.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EcD7+m9cbLtlxD0ZuGjStZRellARfnzfVBxnUMqCnaUFt+7PSiWaMNJGcctVxfIbEyDWADzEF9+kI4DIwaWeVO2FFecpepJfyoP0xuGG5g3WEh4TCAhBytl0TUd2byVY9WqwIGpE0QtueBeKksKzdLydXcWIchlNELGVrXfJA48C             ask              ★                    /        ɑːsk                ;          NAmE                æsk                /                              verb                ,                  noun                            ask      asks      asked      asking                            verb        ★                                        question        问题                    1        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information            问；询问                                    ◆          How old are you—if you don't            mind me/my asking?                    要是你不介意我提问，你多大年纪了？                          askabout sb/sth                          ◆          He asked about her family.          他询问了她的家庭情况。                          asksth                          ◆          Can I            ask a question?                    我能提个问题吗？                          ◆          Did you ask the price?          你问了价钱没有？                + speech                  ◆          ‘Where are you going?’ she asked.          “你去哪里？”她问道。                          asksb + speech                          ◆          ‘Are you sure?’ he asked her.          “你有把握吗？”他问她。                          asksb sth                          ◆          She asked the students their names.          她问了学生们的姓名。                          ◆          I often            get askedthat!                    我常常被问到那件事！                          asksb (about sth)                          ◆          The interviewer asked me about my future plans.          采访者问了我的未来计划。                          askwhere, what, etc…                          ◆          He asked where I lived.          他问我住在哪里。                          asksb where, what, etc…                          ◆          I had to ask the teacher what to do next.          我不得不问老师下一步做什么。                          ◆          I was asked if/whether I could drive.          有人问我会不会开车。                                      HELP                                 You cannot say ‘ask to sb’.              不能说 ask to sb：                                            ◆            I asked to my friend what had happened.                                      request        请求                    2        ★                  [transitive          ]                          to tell sb that you would like them to do sth or that you would like sth to happen            要求；请求                                    asksb to do sth                          ◆          All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire.          全体学生都被要求填一份调查表。                          ◆          Eric asked me to marry him.          埃里克求我嫁给他。                          askwhether, what, etc…                          ◆          I asked whether they could change my ticket.          我问他们是否可以给我换票。                          asksb whether, what, etc…                          ◆          She asked me if I would give her English lessons.          她问我愿不愿意给她上英语课。                          askthat…                          ◆          (            formal)                    She asked that she be kept informed of developments.          她要求继续向她报告事态发展情况。                          ◆          (            BrE also)                    She asked that she should be kept informed.          她要求继续向她报告有关情况。                            3        ★                  [intransitive                ,         transitive          ]                          to say that you would like sb to give you sth            请求，恳求（给予）；征求                                    askfor sth                          ◆          to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation          求职；要一杯饮料；要求解释                          ◆          I am writing to ask for some information about courses.          我写信是想了解关于课程的情况。                          asksth                          ◆          Why don't you ask his advice?          你为什么不征询他的意见？                          asksb for sth                          ◆          Why don't you ask him for his advice?          你为什么不征求他的意见？                          asksth of sb                          ◆          Can I ask a favour of you?          能请你帮个忙吗？                          asksb sth                          ◆          Can I ask you a favour?          我能请你帮个忙吗？                            permission        准许                    4        ★                  [transitive          ]                          to request permission to do sth            请求允许；要求准许                                    askto do sth                          ◆          Did you ask to use the car?          你是提出想用这辆车吗？                          ◆          I asked to see the manager.          我要求见经理。                          askif, whether, etc…                          ◆          I'll ask if it's all right to park here.          我会问是否可以在这里停车。                          asksb if, whether, etc…                          ◆          She asked her boss whether she could have the day off.          她问老板可不可以让她请一天假。                            invite        邀请                    5        ★                  [transitive          ]                          to invite sb            请；邀请                                    asksb (+ adv./prep.)                          ◆          They've asked me to dinner.          他们已邀请我吃饭。                          ◆          I didn't ask them in            (= to come into the house).                    我没有请他们进屋。                          ◆          We must ask the neighbours round            (= to our house).                    我们得请邻居到家里来。                          asksb to do sth                          ◆          She's asked him to come to the party.          她已邀请他来参加聚会。                            money        钱                    6                  [transitive          ]                          asksth (for sth)                          to request a particular amount of money for sth that you are selling            要价；索价                                    ◆                      He's asking£2 000 for the car.                    这辆轿车他要价 2 000 英镑。                            expect/demand        期望；要求                    7                  [transitive          ]                          to expect or demand sth            期望；要求                                    asksth                          ◆          I know I'm asking a great deal.          我知道我的要求很高。                          asksth of sb                          ◆          You're asking too much of him.          你对他要求过分了。                          asksth to do sth                          ◆          I know it's asking a lot to expect them to win again.          我知道期望他们再次获胜未免要求太高了。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    demand                                                                IDIOMS              ˈask for it                              (              informal)                        to deserve sth bad that happens to you or that sb does to you              罪有应得；自讨苦吃；自找麻烦                                                  be ˈasking for trouble | be ˈasking for it                              (              informal)                        to behave in a way that is very likely to result in trouble              要自找麻烦；要自讨苦吃                                                  ˌdon't ˈask                              (              informal)                        if you say              don't askto sb, you mean that you do not want to reply to their question, because it would be awkward, embarrassing, etc.              不问为好；还是别问的好                                                  ˌdon't ask ˈme                              (              informal)                        if you say              don't ask me,you mean that you do not know the answer to a question and are annoyed you have been asked              （不知答案或拂意作答时说）别问我                                                  for the ˈasking                              if you can have sth              for the asking,it is very easy for you to get it if you ask for it              只需要求，一经索取（便可获得）                                            ◆            The job is yours for the asking.            只要开口，这份工作就是你的了。                                      I ˈask you                              (              informal)                        if you say              I ask you,you are expressing disapproval, shock or anger about sth/sb              （表示不赞成、震惊或气愤）请问，真是，这还了得                                                  if you ask ˈme                              (              informal)                        in my personal opinion              我认为；依我说                                            ◆            Their marriage was a mistake, if you ask me.            依我看，他们的婚姻是个错误。                                              PHRASAL VERBS                    ˈask after sb                              (              BrE)                        to say that you would like to know how sb is, what they are doing, etc.              问候；问好                                            ◆            He always asks after you in his letters.            他在信中常问你好。                                      ˌask aˈround                              to speak to a number of different people in order to try and get some information              四处打听；多方询问                                            ◆            I don't know of any vacancies in the company but I'll ask around.            我不知道公司有没有空缺，不过我会打听打听。                                      ˌask sb ˈback                              (              especially BrE)                        to invite sb to come back to your house when you are both out together              邀请（一起外出的人）回到家里来                                            ◆            I hoped he wouldn't ask me back.            我本不希望他会邀请我回到他家去。                                      ˈask for sb/sth                              to say that you want to speak to sb or be directed to a place              说要找（某人）；问到（某处）的路                                            ◆            When you arrive, ask for Jane.            你到达后找简。                                      ˌask sb ˈout                              to invite sb to go out with you, especially as a way of starting a romantic relationship.              邀请外出（尤指男女交往约会之始）                                            ◆            He's too shy to ask her out.            他太腼腆，不好意思约她外出。                                                    noun                    IDIOM              a big ˈask                              (              informal)                        a difficult thing to achieve or deal with              难以做到的事情；棘手的事                                            ◆            Beating the world champions is certainly a big ask for the team.            这个队要打败世界冠军当然难度很大。                                              SYNONYMS 同义词辨析                                                                                      ask                  enquire                    ◆demand                                                        These words all mean to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information.                      以上各词均含口头或书面询问之义。                                                                            ■                    ask                    to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information                      指口头或书面提问、询问：                                                              ◆                      ‘Where are you going?’ she asked.                      “你去哪？”她问道。                                                                                  ◆                      She asked the students their names.                      她问了学生的姓名。                                                                                  ◆                      Can I                        ask a question?                                            我能提个问题吗？                                                                            ■                    enquire/inquire                    (                      rather formal) to ask sb for information                      指询问、查询：                                                              ◆                      I called the station to enquire about train times.                      我打电话到车站询问了火车时刻。                                                                            ■                    demand                    to ask a question very firmly                      指严正地问、质问：                                                              ◆                      ‘And where have you been?’ he demanded angrily.                      “那你去了哪里？”他怒气冲冲地质问道。                                                                            PATTERNS                                          ◆                      to ask/enquire                        about / about  sb/sth                                                                                    ◆                      to ask/enquire/demand sth                        ofsb                                                                                    ◆                      to ask/enquire/demand                        what / what  etc.                                                                                    ◆                      to ask/enquire                        politely                                                                                    ◆                      to ask/enquire/demand                        angrily                                                                                                                                                ask              /        ɑːsk                ;          NAmE                æsk                /             ask[ɑ:sk]asked, asking, asksCET4CET6TEM4考研v13130882774218105174505104649432431VERB2186078569Spoken:112738239asked[210400] asking[118105] asks[19445]要求(43%)，询问(26%)，请求(17%)，邀请(11%)，开价(2%)，期待(1%)vt.问，询问；要求；需要；邀请；讨价vi.问，询问；要求n.(Ask)人名；(芬、瑞典)阿斯克

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Collins	ask ★★★★★ /ɑ͟ːsk, æ̱sk/ 1 [VERB 动词]问；询问 If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer. [V with quote] [V n n] [V n] [V n wh] [V wh] [V n about n] [V] [Also V about n] 'How is Frank?' he asked... “弗兰克怎么样了？”他问道。 I asked him his name... 我询问了他的名字。 I wasn't the only one asking questions... 不只是我一个人提出了问题。 She asked me if I'd enjoyed my dinner... 她问我晚餐是否吃得满意。 If Daniel asks what happened in court we will tell him... 如果丹尼尔问起庭审情况，我们会告诉他。 You will have to ask David about that... 那件事你得问戴维。 'I'm afraid to ask what it cost.' — 'Then don't ask.' “我不敢问这个东西花了多少钱。”——“那就别问了。” 2 [VERB 动词]要求…（做…）；请求…（做…） If you ask someone to do something, you tell them that you want them to do it. [V n to-inf] We had to ask him to leave... 我们不得不要求他离开。 She said she had been asked to take two suitcases to Africa by a man called Sean. 她说有个名叫肖恩的男人要她带两个手提箱去非洲。 3 [VERB 动词]要求（做…）；请求（做…） If you ask to do something, you tell someone that you want to do it. [V to-inf] I asked to see the Director. 我要求见主任。 4 [VERB 动词]索要；请求，恳求（给予） If you ask for something, you say that you would like it. [V for n] I decided to go to the next house and ask for food... 我决定去隔壁那家要点吃的。 Who asked for your opinion? 谁问你的意见了？ 5 [VERB 动词]求见 If you ask for someone, you say that you would like to speak to them. [V for n] There's a man at the gate asking for you. 门口有个人想见你。 6 [VERB 动词]请求，征求（许可、意见、谅解） If you ask someone's permission, opinion, or forgiveness, you try to obtain it by putting a request to them. [V n] Please ask permission from whoever pays the phone bill before making your call. 打电话前请先征得话费支付方的同意。 7 [VERB 动词]邀请；约请 If you ask someone to an event or place, you invite them to go there. [V n to/for n] [V n adv] Couldn't you ask Jon to the party?... 你不能邀请乔恩参加聚会吗？ She asked me back to her house. 她又邀请我去了她家。 8 [VERB 动词]要（价）；索（价） If someone is asking a particular price for something, they are selling it for that price. [V n for n] [Also V n] Mr Pantelaras was asking £6,000 for his collection. 潘特莱拉斯先生为他的藏品要价6,000英镑。 9 [CONVENTION 惯用语]（通常用于表示对询问感到恼怒或惊讶）不要问我 You reply 'don't ask me' when you do not know the answer to a question, usually when you are annoyed or surprised that you have been asked. [feelings] 'She's got other things on her mind, wouldn't you think?' 'Don't ask me,' murmured Chris. 'I've never met her.' “她还有别的心事，你不觉得吗？”“别问我，”克里斯嘀咕道，“我从未见过她。” 10 [PHRASE 短语]只要开口（便可得到）；唾手可得 If something is yours for the asking, you could get it very easily if you wanted to. He knew the nomination was his for the asking. 他知道只要他开口就能得到那项提名。 11 [EXCLAM 感叹语]（强调反对）请问，真是，这还了得 If you say 'I ask you', you are emphasizing how much you disapprove of someone or something. [emphasis] That silly old bat. I ask you, who'd she think she was? 那个老蠢货。我倒要问一问，她以为她是谁呀？ 12 [PHRASE 短语]（一种正式的询问方式，表示感到困扰或心生疑虑）请问 You can say 'may I ask' as a formal way of asking a question, which shows you are annoyed or suspicious about something. [feelings] May I ask where you're going, sir? 先生，请问您要去哪？ 13 [PHRASE 短语]依我看；我认为 You can say 'if you ask me' to emphasize that you are stating your personal opinion. [PHR with cl] [emphasis] He was nuts, if you ask me. 要我说的话，他是个疯子。 14 [PHRASE 短语]自找麻烦；自讨苦吃 If you say that someone is asking for trouble or is asking for it, you mean that they are behaving in a way that makes it very likely that they will get into trouble. [V inflects] To go ahead with the match after such clear advice had been asking for trouble. 都劝说得这么明白了还要继续比赛，这简直就是自讨苦吃。相关词组： ask after ask around
Oxford	ask ★ / ɑːsk ; NAmE æsk / verb , noun ask asks asked asking verb ★ question 问题 1 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information 问；询问 ◆ How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking? 要是你不介意我提问，你多大年纪了？ askabout sb/sth ◆ He asked about her family. 他询问了她的家庭情况。 asksth ◆ Can I ask a question? 我能提个问题吗？ ◆ Did you ask the price? 你问了价钱没有？ + speech ◆ ‘Where are you going?’ she asked. “你去哪里？”她问道。 asksb + speech ◆ ‘Are you sure?’ he asked her. “你有把握吗？”他问她。 asksb sth ◆ She asked the students their names. 她问了学生们的姓名。 ◆ I often get askedthat! 我常常被问到那件事！ asksb (about sth) ◆ The interviewer asked me about my future plans. 采访者问了我的未来计划。 askwhere, what, etc… ◆ He asked where I lived. 他问我住在哪里。 asksb where, what, etc… ◆ I had to ask the teacher what to do next. 我不得不问老师下一步做什么。 ◆ I was asked if/whether I could drive. 有人问我会不会开车。 HELP You cannot say ‘ask to sb’. 不能说 ask to sb： ◆ I asked to my friend what had happened. request 请求 2 ★ [transitive ] to tell sb that you would like them to do sth or that you would like sth to happen 要求；请求 asksb to do sth ◆ All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. 全体学生都被要求填一份调查表。 ◆ Eric asked me to marry him. 埃里克求我嫁给他。 askwhether, what, etc… ◆ I asked whether they could change my ticket. 我问他们是否可以给我换票。 asksb whether, what, etc… ◆ She asked me if I would give her English lessons. 她问我愿不愿意给她上英语课。 askthat… ◆ ( formal) She asked that she be kept informed of developments. 她要求继续向她报告事态发展情况。 ◆ ( BrE also) She asked that she should be kept informed. 她要求继续向她报告有关情况。 3 ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to say that you would like sb to give you sth 请求，恳求（给予）；征求 askfor sth ◆ to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation 求职；要一杯饮料；要求解释 ◆ I am writing to ask for some information about courses. 我写信是想了解关于课程的情况。 asksth ◆ Why don't you ask his advice? 你为什么不征询他的意见？ asksb for sth ◆ Why don't you ask him for his advice? 你为什么不征求他的意见？ asksth of sb ◆ Can I ask a favour of you? 能请你帮个忙吗？ asksb sth ◆ Can I ask you a favour? 我能请你帮个忙吗？ permission 准许 4 ★ [transitive ] to request permission to do sth 请求允许；要求准许 askto do sth ◆ Did you ask to use the car? 你是提出想用这辆车吗？ ◆ I asked to see the manager. 我要求见经理。 askif, whether, etc… ◆ I'll ask if it's all right to park here. 我会问是否可以在这里停车。 asksb if, whether, etc… ◆ She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. 她问老板可不可以让她请一天假。 invite 邀请 5 ★ [transitive ] to invite sb 请；邀请 asksb (+ adv./prep.) ◆ They've asked me to dinner. 他们已邀请我吃饭。 ◆ I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). 我没有请他们进屋。 ◆ We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). 我们得请邻居到家里来。 asksb to do sth ◆ She's asked him to come to the party. 她已邀请他来参加聚会。 money 钱 6 [transitive ] asksth (for sth) to request a particular amount of money for sth that you are selling 要价；索价 ◆ He's asking£2 000 for the car. 这辆轿车他要价 2 000 英镑。 expect/demand 期望；要求 7 [transitive ] to expect or demand sth 期望；要求 asksth ◆ I know I'm asking a great deal. 我知道我的要求很高。 asksth of sb ◆ You're asking too much of him. 你对他要求过分了。 asksth to do sth ◆ I know it's asking a lot to expect them to win again. 我知道期望他们再次获胜未免要求太高了。 ☞synonyms at demand IDIOMS ˈask for it ( informal) to deserve sth bad that happens to you or that sb does to you 罪有应得；自讨苦吃；自找麻烦 be ˈasking for trouble \| be ˈasking for it ( informal) to behave in a way that is very likely to result in trouble 要自找麻烦；要自讨苦吃 ˌdon't ˈask ( informal) if you say don't askto sb, you mean that you do not want to reply to their question, because it would be awkward, embarrassing, etc. 不问为好；还是别问的好 ˌdon't ask ˈme ( informal) if you say don't ask me,you mean that you do not know the answer to a question and are annoyed you have been asked （不知答案或拂意作答时说）别问我 for the ˈasking if you can have sth for the asking,it is very easy for you to get it if you ask for it 只需要求，一经索取（便可获得） ◆ The job is yours for the asking. 只要开口，这份工作就是你的了。 I ˈask you ( informal) if you say I ask you,you are expressing disapproval, shock or anger about sth/sb （表示不赞成、震惊或气愤）请问，真是，这还了得 if you ask ˈme ( informal) in my personal opinion 我认为；依我说 ◆ Their marriage was a mistake, if you ask me. 依我看，他们的婚姻是个错误。 PHRASAL VERBS ˈask after sb ( BrE) to say that you would like to know how sb is, what they are doing, etc. 问候；问好 ◆ He always asks after you in his letters. 他在信中常问你好。 ˌask aˈround to speak to a number of different people in order to try and get some information 四处打听；多方询问 ◆ I don't know of any vacancies in the company but I'll ask around. 我不知道公司有没有空缺，不过我会打听打听。 ˌask sb ˈback ( especially BrE) to invite sb to come back to your house when you are both out together 邀请（一起外出的人）回到家里来 ◆ I hoped he wouldn't ask me back. 我本不希望他会邀请我回到他家去。 ˈask for sb/sth to say that you want to speak to sb or be directed to a place 说要找（某人）；问到（某处）的路 ◆ When you arrive, ask for Jane. 你到达后找简。 ˌask sb ˈout to invite sb to go out with you, especially as a way of starting a romantic relationship. 邀请外出（尤指男女交往约会之始） ◆ He's too shy to ask her out. 他太腼腆，不好意思约她外出。 noun IDIOM a big ˈask ( informal) a difficult thing to achieve or deal with 难以做到的事情；棘手的事 ◆ Beating the world champions is certainly a big ask for the team. 这个队要打败世界冠军当然难度很大。 SYNONYMS 同义词辨析 ask enquire ◆demand These words all mean to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information. 以上各词均含口头或书面询问之义。 ■ ask to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information 指口头或书面提问、询问： ◆ ‘Where are you going?’ she asked. “你去哪？”她问道。 ◆ She asked the students their names. 她问了学生的姓名。 ◆ Can I ask a question? 我能提个问题吗？ ■ enquire/inquire ( rather formal) to ask sb for information 指询问、查询： ◆ I called the station to enquire about train times. 我打电话到车站询问了火车时刻。 ■ demand to ask a question very firmly 指严正地问、质问： ◆ ‘And where have you been?’ he demanded angrily. “那你去了哪里？”他怒气冲冲地质问道。 PATTERNS ◆ to ask/enquire about / about sb/sth ◆ to ask/enquire/demand sth ofsb ◆ to ask/enquire/demand what / what etc. ◆ to ask/enquire politely ◆ to ask/enquire/demand angrily ask / ɑːsk ; NAmE æsk /
LDC	ask1 verb ask2 noun askask1 /ɑːsk $ æsk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb Entry menu Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1question [intransitive, transitive] to speak or write to someone in order to get an answer, information, or a solution: ‘What’s your name?’ she asked. Don’t ask him – he won’t know. That kid’s always asking awkward questions.ask who/what/where etc I asked him where he lived.ask somebody something We’ll have to ask someone the way to the station.ask somebody if/whether Go and ask Tom whether he’s coming tonight.ask (somebody) about something Visitors usually ask about the history of the castle.ask around (=ask in a lot of places or ask a lot of people) I’ll ask around, see if I can find you a place to stay.2for help/advice etc [intransitive, transitive] to make a request for help, advice, information etc: If you need anything, you only have to ask.ask somebody to do something Ask John to mail those letters tomorrow.ask to do something Karen asked to see the doctor.ask for Some people find it difficult to ask for help.ask somebody for something He repeatedly asked Bailey for the report.ask (somebody) if/whether you can do something Ask your mom if you can come with us.ask that Was it too much to ask that he be allowed some privacy?3price [transitive] to want a particular amount of money for something you are selling: How much is he asking?ask $50/$1,000 etc for something He’s asking £2,000 for his car. They’re asking a fortune for that house.4invite [transitive usually + adverb/preposition] to invite someone to your home, to go out with you etcask somebody to do something Let’s ask them to have dinner with us some time.ask somebody out (=ask someone, especially someone of the opposite sex, to go to a film, a restaurant etc with you) Jerry’s too scared to ask her out.ask somebody in (=invite someone into your house, office etc) Don’t leave them standing on the doorstep – ask them in!ask somebody over/round (=invite someone to come to your home) We must ask our new neighbours over for a drink.5demand [transitive] if you ask something of someone, you want them to do it for you: It would be better if he cooperated, but perhaps I’m asking too much.ask something of somebody You have no right to ask anything of me. Expecting the children to do an hour’s homework after school is asking a lot of them.6I/you can’t/couldn’t ask for a better something (also I/you can’t/couldn’t ask for more) used to say that you are very happy with what you have or with a situation: I couldn’t ask for a better boss.7be asking for trouble to do something that is very likely to have a bad effect or result: Saying that to a feminist is just asking for trouble.8ask yourself something to think carefully and honestly about something: You have to ask yourself where your responsibilities really lie.SPOKEN PHRASES9if you ask me used to emphasize your own opinion: He’s just plain crazy, if you ask me.10don’t ask me used to say you do not know the answer to something: ‘Where’s she gone then?’ ‘Don’t ask me!’11don’t ask used to say that something is too embarrassing or strange to explain: ‘What was that woman selling?’ ‘Don’t ask.’12be asking for it used to say that someone deserves something bad that happens to them: It’s his own fault he got hit – he was asking for it.13be somebody’s for the asking informal if something is yours for the asking, you can have it if you want it: The job was hers for the asking.ask after phrasal verb British English if you ask after someone, you want to know whether they are well, what they are doing etc: I spoke to James today. He was asking after you.ask for phrasal verb if you ask for someone, you want to speak to them: There’s someone at the door asking for Dad.GRAMMAR: Patterns with ask• You ask someone something: · They asked me some difficult questions at the interview. ✗Don’t say: ask to someone• You ask someone to do something: · I asked him to open the window.• You ask someone if or whether something is true: · Ask them if they want anything to drink.• When you report what someone asked, use a verb in the past tense: · She asked if I wanted to go. ✗Don’t say: She asked if I want to go.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsask for help· Don’t be afraid to ask for help.ask for assistance (=help or support)· You can call this number to ask for assistance.ask for advice/ask somebody’s advice· If you are in any doubt, ask for advice.ask for information· I wrote asking for information about language classes.ask for directions (=instructions how to get from one place to another)· At the station he asked for directions to the museum.ask for details· Please ask for details of the full range of tickets available.ask for somebody’s opinion· Dad always liked being asked for his opinion.ask for somebody’s support· Labour councillors asked for our support for the proposal.ask for permission· The two men entered without bothering to ask for permission.ask for an explanation· When he asked for an explanation, no one could give him an answer.THESAURUSask a questionask to speak or write to someone to get an answer: · Did you ask about the price?· They asked me a lot of questions.inquire/enquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə $ -ˈkwaɪr/ formal to ask someone for information about something: · I’m writing to inquire about the job that was advertised in yesterday’s ‘Times’.demand especially written to ask a question in a firm or angry way: · ‘Why didn’t you call me?’, she demanded.interview to ask someone questions, to find out if they are suitable for a job, or as part of a television or radio interview: · When they interviewed me for the job, they didn’t mention the salary.· David Letterman has interviewed all the stars.poll to officially ask a lot of people in order to find out their opinion on something: · Over 1,000 people were polled for the report.· 64% of the people we polled said that they approved of the way the government had handled the crisis.to ask someone about a crimequestion/interview to ask someone a lot of questions in order to get information about a crime: · He was arrested and questioned by the police.· Detectives are interviewing the father of the missing girl.interrogate to ask someone a lot of detailed questions, often in an aggressive way: · The men were interrogated by the US authorities for over six hours.cross-examine to ask someone questions in court about the statements they made: · A second lawyer began to cross-examine the witness.somebody is helping the police with their inquiries formal used in news reports when saying that the police are asking someone questions about a crime – especially when they think this person is guilty, but have not yet charged them: · He is helping the police with their inquiries in connection with the murder of Diane Jones.to ask for somethingask for to tell someone you want them to give you something: · I’m going to ask for a pay rise.order to ask for food or drink in a restaurant: · We ordered some more coffee.· Have you ordered yet?demand to ask for something in a firm way, insisting that someone gives you what you ask for: · They’re demanding immediate payment.· If the goods are faulty, you can demand a refund.request formal to ask for something: · The pilot requested permission to land.· I enclose the information you requested.beg/plead to ask for something in an urgent way, because you want it very much and will be very unhappy if you do not get it: · He begged me for some money.· I’m not going to plead for forgiveness.nag/pester to keep asking someone for something, in an annoying way: · She keeps nagging me for a new phone.· People were pestering him for his autograph. ask1 verb ask2 noun askask2 noun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases a big ask a situation in a sports competition when someone needs to get a lot of points or do something very difficult in order to win: We need to win the next three games. It’s a big ask, but I’m confident we can do it.
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