单词 | ask |
释义 | ask v.   1. tr. call for an answer to or about (ask her about it; ask him his name; ask a question of him).   2. tr. seek to obtain from another person (ask a favour of; ask to be allowed).   3. tr. (usu. foll. by out or over, or to (a function etc.)) invite; request the company of (must ask them over; asked her to dinner).   4. intr. (foll. by for) seek to obtain, meet, or be directed to (ask for a donation; ask for the post office; asking for you).   5. tr. archaic require (a thing). Phrases and idioms ask after inquire about (esp. a person). ask for it sl. invite trouble. asking price the price of an object set by the seller. ask me another colloq. I do not know. for the asking (obtainable) for nothing. I ask you! an exclamation of disgust, surprise, etc. if you ask me colloq. in my opinion. Derivatives asker n. Etymology: OE ascian etc. f. WG |
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