| 单词 | ask |
| 释义 | askask /æsk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 1QUESTION [intransitive, transitive] to say or write something that is a question, in order to get an answer, a solution, or information: “What’s your name?” she asked.ask (somebody) who/what/where etc. She called and asked me what she should wear.ask somebody Why don’t you just ask him?ask (somebody) if/whether Ask Jamie if she needs a ride home. Can I ask a question?ask (somebody) about Joe went and asked about getting a refund. Everybody has a favorite restaurant, so ask around (=ask a lot of people).THESAURUSinquire formal – to ask someone for information about something: She called the bank to inquire about any jobs that might be available.interview – to ask someone questions about his or her experiences and opinions during a formal meeting: We are interviewing six candidates for the job. The singer was interviewed on television.question/interrogate – if the police question or interrogate someone, they ask him or her a lot of questions in order to get information: The two men are being questioned by police about the robbery.poll/survey – to officially ask a lot of people about something, for example to find out their opinion: Over half of those polled supported the president.2FOR HELP/ADVICE ETC. [intransitive, transitive] to tell someone that you want help, advice, information, etc. by using a question: If you need anything, just ask.ask for Some people find it difficult to ask for help.ask somebody to do something She asked me to get her a cup of coffee.ask somebody for something I’m going to ask my boss for a raise.ask to do something The customer asked to speak with the manager.ask if you can do something Ask your mom if you can come with us.ask that somebody do something formal: The judge has asked that the witness appear in court tomorrow.THESAURUSrequest formal – to ask for something in a polite or formal way: I wrote to request an application form.order – to ask for something that you are going to pay for, for example in a restaurant or from a store: I ordered spaghetti with meatballs. You can order the book online.demand – to ask for something in a firm or angry way: When he came home three hours late, his wife demanded an explanation.beg – to ask for something that you want very much: “Please can I have one?” she begged.plead/implore/entreat formal – to ask for something important in an urgent and emotional way because you want it very much: “Please forgive me,” she pleaded. “I’ll never do it again.”3INVITE [transitive] to invite someone to your home, to go out with you, etc.: ask somebody to something They’ve asked 200 people to the wedding.ask somebody to do something A boy asked me to dance. Did you ask her out (=ask someone to go to a movie, a restaurant, etc. because you want to start a romantic relationship with him or her)? Why don’t you ask them over for dinner (=invite someone to come to your home)?4PRICE [transitive] to want a particular amount of money for something you are selling: ask $30/$500 etc. for something How much is he asking for the car?5DEMAND [transitive] if you ask something of someone, you want him or her to do it: He asks a lot of his employees. It’s asking too much to expect a child to remember this. All I ask is that you get here on time (=that is the only thing I expect from you).SPOKEN PHRASES6if you ask me used to emphasize your own opinion: He’s crazy if you ask me.7somebody is asking for it used to say that someone deserves something bad that happens to him or her: It’s his own fault he got in trouble – he was asking for it.8don’t ask me used to say you do not know the answer to something: “How does this thing work?” “Don’t ask me!”9don’t ask used to say that something is too annoying or strange to explain: “What did he want you to do?” “Oh, don’t ask.”10I’m just asking used to show that you did not mean to annoy or offend someone with your question: “I can’t do it right now!” “Okay, I was just asking.”11ask yourself to think carefully and honestly in order to find the answer to something: And then I asked myself if what I was doing was really right.12I ask you! old-fashioned used to express surprise at and disapproval of something stupid that someone has done13be asking for trouble to do something that is very likely to have a bad effect or result: If you don’t put new tires on, you’re just asking for trouble.14for the asking if you can have something for the asking, you only have to ask for it and you can have it: This kind of information is usually available for the asking.[Origin: Old English ascian]GRAMMAR: ask, ask for, ask about• After ask you can either repeat the exact words of a question or use a reported question (which has the word order of a statement instead of a question): I asked Ben, “What kind of ice cream do you want?” I asked Ben what kind of ice cream he wants. Don’t say: I asked Ben what kind of ice cream does he want.• You usually ask for something you want: Tom asked Sharon for a date. I asked for a new video game. Don’t say: I asked a new video game. With some words you can say ask with or without “for”: I asked her (for) directions/her name/ the price/a favor.• You ask about people and things you want more information about: Can I ask you about the grades on the test? Don’t say: Can I ask you of the grades? |
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