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ask

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ask1 /ɑːsk $ æsk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb
1  ASK A QUESTIONquestion 問題 [intransitiveI, transitiveT] to speak or write to someone in order to get an answer, information, or a solution 問，詢問，打聽，提問
‘What’s your name?’ she asked.
“你叫什麽名字？”她問道 。
Don’t ask him – he won’t know.
别問他，他不知道。
That kid’s always asking awkward questions.
那孩子總是問一些尴尬的問題。
ask who/what/where etc
I asked him where he lived.
我問他住在哪裏。
ask somebody something
We’ll have to ask someone the way to the station.
我們得跟人打聽一下去車站怎麽走。
ask somebody if/whether
Go and ask Tom whether he’s coming tonight.
去問問湯姆今晚來不來。
ask (somebody) about something
Visitors usually ask about the history of the castle.
遊客常常問起這座城堡的歷史。
ask around (=ask in a lot of places or ask a lot of people) 到處打聽
I’ll ask around, see if I can find you a place to stay.
我去問問，看是否能給你找個地方住。
2  ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO somethingfor help/advice etc 尋求幫助/建議等 [intransitiveI, transitiveT] to make a request for help, advice, information etc 要求，請求
If you need anything, you only have to ask.
你需要什麽，只要提出來就行。
ask somebody to do something
Ask John to mail those letters tomorrow.
請約翰明天把那些信寄出去。
ask to do something
Karen asked to see the doctor.
卡倫請求看醫生。
ask for
Some people find it difficult to ask for help.
有些人覺得很難開口叫别人幫忙。
ask somebody for something
He repeatedly asked Bailey for the report.
他多次問貝利要報告。
ask (somebody) if/whether you can do something
Ask your mom if you can come with us.
問問你媽，你是否能跟我們一起去。
ask that
Was it too much to ask that he be allowed some privacy?
給他一些私人空間，這個要求過分了嗎？
3  SELLprice 價格 [transitiveT] to want a particular amount of money for something you are selling 索要〔價格〕
How much is he asking?
他要價多少？
ask $50/$1,000 etc for something
He’s asking £2,000 for his car.
他的車要價2,000英鎊。
They’re asking a fortune for that house.
那幢房子他們漫天要價。
4  invite 邀請 [transitiveT usually + adverbadv/prepositionprep] to invite someone to your home, to go out with you etc 邀請
ask somebody to do something
Let’s ask them to have dinner with us some time.
哪天我們請他們一起吃晚餐。
ask somebody out (=ask someone, especially someone of the opposite sex, to go to a film, a restaurant etc with you) 邀請某人出去〔尤指異性〕
Jerry’s too scared to ask her out.
傑裏沒有勇氣邀她出去。
ask somebody in (=invite someone into your house, office etc) 邀請某人進來
Don’t leave them standing on the doorstep – ask them in!
别讓他們在門口站着——請他們進來！
ask somebody over/round (=invite someone to come to your home) 邀請某人過來[來自己的家]
We must ask our new neighbours over for a drink.
我們得請新鄰居過來喝一杯。
5  demand 要求 [transitiveT] if you ask something of someone, you want them to do it for you 要求
It would be better if he cooperated, but perhaps I’m asking too much.
要是他合作就好了，不過，也許我的要求過分了。
ask something of somebody
You have no right to ask anything of me.
你沒有權利對我提任何要求。
Expecting the children to do an hour’s homework after school is asking a lot of them.
要小孩子放學後做一小時功課對他們是要求很高了。
6  I/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 我/你不能要求有更好的（某事物）了〔表示對所擁有的或某狀況非常滿意〕
I couldn’t ask for a better boss.
我不能要求有更好的老板了。
7  be asking for trouble SENSIBLEto do something that is very likely to have a bad effect or result 自找麻煩
Saying that to a feminist is just asking for trouble.
對一個女權主義者說那樣的話簡直是在自找麻煩。
Examples from the Corpus
be asking for trouble• Anyone who buys second-hand car tires is just asking for trouble.• Producing a play without an interval these days is asking for trouble.• That would simply be asking for trouble!• Walking around downtown late at night is just asking for trouble.• You'd better check the oil in your car. Otherwise you're just asking for trouble.• You need to have a good knowledge of the industry before you buy stocks, or you're asking for trouble.• Certainly don't put them one in front of the other, as this is asking for trouble.• If you leave your wallet unattended on the beach while frolicking in the waves, you are asking for trouble.• Kitty was totally preoccupied with the threatened invasion, and to tell her this would be asking for trouble.• One cautious council member thought the parish would be asking for trouble by starting a sister-parish relationship in a war zone.• It was asking for trouble especially if you wore glasses like him.
8  ask yourself something FIND OUTto think carefully and honestly about something 好好想想某事
You have to ask yourself where your responsibilities really lie.
你得好好想想，自己的責任究竟在哪裏。
 SPOKEN PHRASES
13  be somebody’s for the asking ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO something informal if something is yours for the asking, you can have it if you want it 某人只要提出要求〔就可以得到它〕
The job was hers for the asking.
這份工作她想要就能得到。
Examples from the Corpus
be somebody’s for the asking• It can be had for the asking.• The men we pass on the street look me over, as if I too might be available for the asking.• These data are there for the asking, and they can provide a shortcut to long hours of interviews and observations.• Liverpool was taking a beating, and rumours were free for the asking on every street corner and in every food queue.• Tomatoes are free for the asking, sacks of tomatoes are thrust on you after church.
14 ask after somebody phrasal verbphr v British EnglishBrE if you ask after someone, you want to know whether they are well, what they are doing etc 問候〔某人〕
I spoke to James today. He was asking after you.
今天我和詹姆斯聊天，他問你好。
Examples from the Corpus
ask after • I asked after a time, startled to discover we were alone.• He had his tea, with sugar and milk, and then asked after a while if he could have-some more.• Alice asked after her daughter, Mungo's mother, and complained about the price of bread.• She says that Siobhan will not stop asking after her Marks and Spencer coat, which was abandoned in the wreck.• Agnes asked after Kathleen's health.• As we climbed, I asked after Rozanov's wife, Sonia, and Sasha his son.• To begin with he asked after the whereabouts of each missing man.• Dooley asks after you, as do Emma and Puny.
15 ask for somebody phrasal verbphr v if you ask for someone, you want to speak to them 找〔某人〕說話
There’s someone at the door asking for Dad.
門口有人找爸爸。
n 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.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: to make a request for help, advice, information etc
nouns
ask 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.
 THESAURUS
ask a question 提問
ask to speak or write to someone to get an answer 問，詢問，提問〔以尋求答案〕
Did you ask about the price?
你問價格了嗎？
They asked me a lot of questions.
他們問了我很多問題。
inquire/enquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə $ -ˈkwaɪr/ formal to ask someone for information about something 詢問，打聽〔信息等〕
I’m writing to inquire about the job that was advertised in yesterday’s ‘Times’.
我寫此信詢問昨日《泰晤士報》廣告中所說那份工作的情況。
demand especially written to ask a question in a firm or angry way 〔堅決或憤怒地〕要求
‘Why didn’t you call me?’, she demanded.
“你爲什麽不給我打電話？”她質問道。
interview to ask someone questions, to find out if they are suitable for a job, or as part of a television or radio interview 面試；采訪
When they interviewed me for the job, they didn’t mention the salary.
他們給我面試時，沒有提到工資。
nDavid Letterman has interviewed all the stars.
poll to officially ask a lot of people in order to find out their opinion on something 對…進行民意測驗[調查]
Over 1,000 people were polled for the report.
寫這個報告調查了1,000多人。
n64% of the people we polled said that they approved of the way the government had handled the crisis.
to ask someone about a crime 審訊
question/interview to ask someone a lot of questions in order to get information about a crime 盤問；審問
He was arrested and questioned by the police.
他被警方逮捕，並接受了審問。
Detectives are interviewing the father of the missing girl.
警探正在向失蹤女孩的父親問話。
interrogate to ask someone a lot of detailed questions, often in an aggressive way 〔長時間地〕審問，盤問
The men were interrogated by the US authorities for over six hours.
這些男子被美國當局審問了六個多小時。
cross-examine to ask someone questions in court about the statements they made 盤問，盤诘〔在法庭上對證人就其證詞進行诘問〕
A second lawyer began to cross-examine the witness.
第二個律師開始诘問證人。
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 某人正在協助警方調查〔用於新聞報道〕
He is helping the police with their inquiries in connection with the murder of Diane Jones.
他正在協助警方調查戴安娜·瓊斯被殺一案。
to ask for something 提要求
ask for to tell someone you want them to give you something 要求
I’m going to ask for a pay rise.
我打算要求加工資。
order to ask for food or drink in a restaurant 〔在餐廳〕點，要〔食物或飲料〕
We ordered some more coffee.
我們又點了些咖啡。
nHave you ordered yet?
demand to ask for something in a firm way, insisting that someone gives you what you ask for 〔堅決〕要求
They’re demanding immediate payment.
他們堅決要求立即付款。
nIf the goods are faulty, you can demand a refund.
request formal to ask for something 請求，要求
The pilot requested permission to land.
飛行員請求允許降落。
nI 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 懇求，乞求
He begged me for some money.
他向我討些錢。
I’m not going to plead for forgiveness.
我不會乞求原諒。
nag/pester to keep asking someone for something, in an annoying way 不斷煩擾，糾纏
She keeps nagging me for a new phone.
她不停地對我唠叨要買一部新電話。
People were pestering him for his autograph.
人們纏着他索要簽名。
Examples from the Corpus
ask• ``What's your name?'' she asked.• If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask.• Todd just went to the fridge and helped himself to a beer, without even asking.• So what's new, it might be asked.• If you ever need any help with anything, you only have to ask.• Another asked about the original Katharine Branson.• A lot of people don't like asking for help.• She might be willing to babysit, but you won't know till you ask her.• He can't pay the rent, but he still doesn't want to ask his parents for money.• I've asked Mary to water the plants for me while I'm away.• I was a little surprised when he asked me if I was married.• Letty's been asking me if she can take the dog out for a walk.• What should I tell people if they ask me why you didn't come to the party?• It will ask my modem to resend the entire block.• All I've ever asked of you is to try to be polite to my mother.• At the end of the presentation you'll all have a chance to ask questions.• The man on the phone wasn't very helpful, so I asked to speak with the manager.• It is bad enough when people are asked to work long hours.• They'll probably just ask you about your education and work experience.• Those with goods stacked outside might leave a note asking you to slide money into the mail slot should you take anything.• For information about the new drug, ask your doctor.
ask around• Everybody has a favorite restaurant, so ask around.• I'm not sure where you can find a babysitter - I'll ask around.• Stephen's been asking around about the best places to go in the evenings.
ask that• Perhaps we should begin by asking that?• Kobert also asked that a trustee be appointed to take control of the company.• The panel could also ask that Gingrich be fined and that his case be referred to the Justice Department.• It ends exactly at 8.30, as the candidate had asked that it should.• The chief asked that the sessions be open to the public.• Imagine asking that they close the door on me so I can see what it feels like.• Letters have been sent out to all parents asking that they keep their children away from other nurseries while tests are carried out.• So many things you refrain from asking that you'd love to know.
ask somebody out• Why don't you ask her out? Or are you too shy?• You asked her out? What did she say?
ask2 noun
1 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 〔體育比賽中〕難以取勝的局面
We need to win the next three games. It’s a big ask, but I’m confident we can do it.
我們接下來三場比賽都要赢，這很難，但我相信我們能做到。
Examples from the Corpus
ask• A questioner in the studio audience asked the Labour MP to defend his party's recent statement.
From Longman Business Dictionary
askask /ɑːskæsk/ verb [transitiveT]
1if someone is asking a particular price for something, that is the price at which they are selling it
ask something for something
How much are they asking for their house?
2ask somebody to leave British EnglishBrE to make someone leave their jobSYN dismiss
The previous manager was asked to leave, after it was found that he had been misusing company funds.
Origin ask
Old English ascian

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