| 单词 | ask |
| 释义 | ask —ask /ɑːsk/ aep /æsk/ verb (QUESTION) ↑Verb Endings for ask B1 [I or T] to put a question to someone, or to request an answer from someone: » [+ two objects] She asked me a question.» Can I ask you a favour?/FORMAL Can I ask a favour of you?» She asked a question about Welsh history.» She asked me about Welsh history.» She asked about Welsh history.» [+ question word] I've no idea what time the train leaves. Ask the guard whether he knows.» I asked the guard the time of the train's departure.» I asked when the train would leave.» [+ speech] "What time does the train leave?" I asked.» If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask.» You should ask (your accountant) for some financial advice.» [+ to infinitive] You should ask your accountant to give you some financial advice.» I asked to see my accountant.» I'd like to ask your advice/opinion on a financial matter.» You have to ask permission to leave.» [+ that] FORMAL The solicitor asked that her client be allowed to make a phone call.» FORMAL We ask that any faulty goods be returned in their original packaging.Thesaurus+: ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity , ↑Suspecting and questioningask yourself sthC2 to consider something carefully: » She needs to ask herself why nobody seems to like her.• • • Extra Examples:» First I'd like to ask you a few questions about your childhood.» I just wanted to ask you if you're free this afternoon.» I hate having to ask for money.» If you want any time off work you'll have to ask the boss.» We had to ask our guide to interpret for us.Common mistake: ask for sth! Warning: when the object of ask is the thing that is wanted, remember to use the preposition for:! Don't say 'ask something', say ask for something:✗ I think you should ask more information about the course.! Remember: you ask a question, but you ask for an answer.verb [T] (EXPECT) ↑Verb Endings for ask ► F0 to expect or demand something: » Greg's asking (= expecting to be paid) £250,000 for his house.» He asks too much of me - I can't always be there to help him.» It's asking a lot when your boss wants you to work weekends as well as evenings.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving orders and commands• • • Extra Examples:» They were asking £180,000 for the place, so I put in an offer of £170,000.» They're asking £60,000 for their flat, but the market price is nearer £55,000.» We thought they were asking a very high price.» I thought being asked to miss my lunch was a bit much.» To expect me to look after her kids all day is asking a bit much.verb [T] (INVITE) ↑Verb Endings for ask ► A2 to request or invite someone to go somewhere with you or to come to your home: » UK I've asked David to the party.» [+ to infinitive] US I've asked David to come to the party.» "Are you going to Muriel's party?" "No, I haven't been asked."» Ian's asked us over for dinner next Friday.» UK Ian's asked us round to/for dinner next Friday.» In fact they've asked us to stay for the whole weekend.Thesaurus+: ↑Inviting and summoning• • • Extra Examples:» I dare you to ask him to dance.» He told me - and this is strictly entre nous - that he's going to ask Ruth to marry him.» He couldn't get up the courage to ask her for a date.» She managed to muster the courage to ask him to the cinema. |
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