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ask
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
asks; asked; asking
asks; asked; asking
Learner's definition of ASK
1
: to say or write something to someone as a way of gaining information : to request an answer to a question问；询问 — often + about — often + if or whether — often + why, what, etc. — often + about
[+ object]
- I need to ask a question.我得问个问题。
- I need to ask you a question. = (less commonly) I need to ask a question of you.我得问你个问题。
- Are there any questions you would like to ask (me)?你们有什么问题要问（我）吗？
- Did you ask her yet?你问过她了吗？
- “Have you seen the movie yet?” he asked.“你看过那部电影吗？”他问道。
- a list of frequently asked questions常见问题列表
- We always ask him about his mother.我们总是问起他的母亲。
- He asked (them) if they had seen the movie.他问他们是不是看过那部电影。
- She asked (me) if I was worried.她问我是否担心。
- They were asked whether they would like to buy the car.有人问他们是否想买那辆车。
- You should ask (him) why he didn't come.你应该问一下他为什么没来。
- He always asks (her) what she thinks.他老是问她在想什么。
- May I ask what time it is?请问现在几点？
- It's not polite to ask how much a person weighs.询问别人的体重很不礼貌。
[no object]
- “If you don't mind me/my asking, how old are you?” “I'm 35 years old. Why do you ask?”“你不介意的话，我可以问一下你多大年纪吗？”“我35岁。你问这个干吗？”
- Please don't ask again.请别再问了。
- “Do they have any soda?” “I don't know. I'll go ask.”“他们有汽水吗？”“不知道。我去问一下。”
- I asked about her plans for the future.我问起她将来的计划。
- The police were here asking about you.警察到这儿问起过你。
2
: to tell someone in the form of a question that you want to be given something or that you want something to happen : to request something请求；征求 — often + for — often + for — often + if or whether — often + that — often followed by to + verb常接动词不定式
[no object]
- If you want something to drink, just ask. [=just tell me that you want something to drink]你想喝什么就直说。
- I would have given it to him, but he never asked.我本想把那个东西给他，但他从没问我要过。
- Let's stop and ask for directions.我们停下来问问路吧。
- I'll have to ask for permission to leave.我必须征得允许才能离开。
- She asked for their forgiveness/help.她请求他们的原谅/帮助。
- She ate all of her food and asked for more.她把自己那份食物全部吃完后又要了一些。
- His lawyers are asking for the case to be dismissed.他的律师们正在请求撤诉。
[+ object]
- We had to stop and ask directions.我们只得停下来问一下路。
- May I ask the time?请问现在几点了？
- Did you ask permission to leave?你请假了吗？
- She asked their forgiveness.她请求他们的谅解。
- We had to ask someone for directions.我们必须找人问一下路。
- I asked her for permission.我请求得到她的许可。
- She asked them for their forgiveness.她请求他们给予谅解。
- He asked if he could use my telephone.他询问是否可以用一下我的电话。
- They asked us whether we might stay an extra day.他们问我们是否可以再多待一天。
- She asked that I not say anything about it.她要我闭口不谈此事。
- His lawyers are asking that the case be dismissed.他的律师们正在请求驳回此案。
- She asked (for permission) to borrow her father's car for the day.她请求借用一天她父亲的车。
- I asked (for permission) to leave work early.我请求提前下班。
- You should ask your teacher to help you.你应当向老师求助。
- Unhappy with the service, he asked to see the manager.因为对服务不满意，他要求见经理。
- He asked me to marry him.他要我嫁给他。
- I'm sorry, but I need to ask you to leave.对不起，但我得请你离开。
- She asked me not to say anything about it to anyone.她要我对任何人都不要谈起此事。
- I wanted to say something about it, but she asked me not to.我本来想讲讲那事，但她不让我说。
3
[+ object] : to invite (someone) to go somewhere or do something请；邀请
- He's asking just a few friends to the party.他只请了几个朋友参加聚会。
- I asked him to lunch.我请他吃午饭。
- They asked me over for dinner.他们请我过去吃饭。
◊ To ask someone out is to ask someone to go on a date with you.请某人外出约会
- I asked her out (on a date), but she turned me down.我约她出去，但她拒绝了我。
4
[+ object]
a : to believe that you should receive (something) from someone指望；期待 — often + of
- She doesn't ask [=expect, require] a lot. She asks very little in return for her hard work.她不求太多。她对自己的辛劳付出不求回报。
- The school asks much of its students. [=the school expects its students to do a lot]那所学校对学生要求很高。
- He says that people ask too little of their politicians.他说人们对从政者们抱的期望过低。
- He was ready to go to war, should the government ask it of him. [=should the government ask him to go to war]他准备好随时参战，只要政府一声召唤。
b : to set (a specific amount of money) as a price要（价）；开（价） — see also asking price
- The dealer originally asked [=wanted] $20,000 for the car, but he sold it to me for $18,000.汽车经销商最初要价20000美元，但他18000美元就把车卖给了我。
- They're asking [=charging] $100 or more per concert ticket.每张音乐会门票他们要价至少100美元。
ask after
[phrasal verb] ask after (someone or something)
: to ask about (someone or something)询问；问候
- He asked after my wife's health.他询问了我妻子的健康状况。
- He greeted us warmly and asked after our families. [=he asked how our families were]他热情地跟我们打招呼，并问候了我们的家人。
ask around
[phrasal verb] : to ask many people to tell you information about someone or something多方打听；四处打听
- Maybe you should ask around to find out more about this guy.或许你应该多方打听，更多地了解一下这个人。
- We usually ask around before trying a new restaurant.我们去一家新餐馆试吃之前通常都会多方了解一下情况。
ask for
[phrasal verb] 1
ask for (someone) : to request to see or talk to (someone)请求与（某人）见面（或谈话）
- Unhappy with the service, he asked for the store manager.因为对服务不满意，他要求见商店经理。
- There's someone on the phone asking for you.有人打电话找你。
2
ask for it informal : to behave in a way that makes someone want to hurt or punish you自找苦吃
- You're asking for it, kid! If you keep misbehaving, you're going to get punished.你这是自找苦吃，小子！如果你继续胡来，就要受惩罚了。
- All right. You asked for it!好。这是你自找的！
3
ask for trouble informal : to behave in a way that is likely to result in trouble自找麻烦 — see also ask for the moon at 1moon
- If you invest your money without doing careful research, you're just asking for trouble.如果你投资时没有仔细研究一番，你就是要自找麻烦了。
ask yourself
◊ To ask yourself something is to think about the true answer to a question.想一想
- Ask yourself what you would do in that situation.想一想，在那种情况下你会怎么办。
- Before buying an expensive item, he needs to ask himself if/whether he can afford it.购买贵重物品之前，他得想想自己是否有这个能力。
don't ask
informal — used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain谁知道，别问了（表示某事过于奇怪、复杂或令人尴尬而无从解释）
- “She married and divorced a man in the same day? How is that possible?” “Don't ask.”“她跟一个男人在同一天结婚又离婚？那怎么可能？”“谁知道呢。”
don't ask me
informal — used to say that you do not know the answer to a question别问我；不知道
- “Why are they having a company meeting?” “Don't ask me. I only work here.”“他们为什么要召开公司会议？”“不知道。我只是个打工的。”
- Don't ask me why they're changing the system. I think it's fine the way it is.搞不懂他们为什么要更改这个系统。我觉得这个系统运转挺好的。
for the asking
◊ If something is yours for the asking, you can have it if you want it or ask for it.只需要求，一经索取（便可获得）
- This job is hers for the asking. [=she can have the job if she wants it]这份工作对她虚位以待。
- Our services are available/free for the asking. [=our services are available/free for anyone who wants them]我们的服务一经要求，即可免费享受。
I ask you
◊ People use the phrase I ask you before or after a question when they want someone to agree or sympathize with them.对不对，是不是（表示征求他人看法）
- (Now) I ask you, is that fair? [=I don't think it's fair; do you?]那不公平，对不对？
- Look at that hat! Who would wear such a thing, I ask you?瞧那顶帽子！谁会戴这种东西，是不是？
if you ask me
informal : in my opinion我认为；我觉得
- She looks ridiculous in that hat, if you ask me.她戴上那顶帽子看起来很可笑，我觉得。
who asked you?
informal + impolite — used as a response when someone gives an opinion that is not wanted关你什么事
- “I think you should break up with that guy.” “Who asked you?” [=mind your own business; I don't want to hear your opinion]“我认为你应该跟那小子断绝来往。”“关你什么事？”
chiefly British, informal
: something asked for, requested, or required of someone —used especially in phrases like a big ask and a tough ask to say that what is being asked for or hoped for is difficult or unlikely
Phrases
ask for it informal
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb I need to ask a question. Did you ask her yet? “Have you seen the movie yet?” he asked. a list of frequently asked questions “If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?” “I'm 35 years old. Why do you ask?” “Do they have any soda?” “I don't know. I'll go ask.” I would have given it to him, but he never asked. We had to stop and ask directions. May I ask the time? Did you ask permission to leave? See More
Recent Examples on the Web
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 But the transition has left the state short of power during periods of acute demand, such as this week’s heat wave, leading officials to ask or pay large businesses, and increasingly, residents, to cut back. Jennifer Hiller, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Many analysts predicted Apple would ask its devout fans to pay as much as 15% more to help offset rising costs for many components. CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 Efron said his own mother called him once images of his face started circulating to ask if the rumor was true. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 In the days that followed the police cars and the arrest, colleagues came up to her on Capitol Hill to ask questions about the security measures available to them. Ruby Cramer, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 When buying trees from a nursery or online in this global economy, French advised consumers to ask where the tree and its seed came from. Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Men’s health: A new Cleveland Clinic survey found men have questions about their health but are reluctant to ask their doctors, often delay health screenings, and are frequently misinformed about causes and treatments for common healthcare issues. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Many analysts predicted Apple would ask its devout fans to pay as much as 15 percent more to help offset rising costs for many components. Michael Liedtke, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 That’s a big ask of the fair-weather fan who has been sitting on the fence until game week before deciding to make a purchase. San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Purdue should be up to the ask to make this thing competitive. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Charter flights for playoff teams doesn’t seem like a big ask in 2022. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2022 That’s a big ask of voters in a lower-profile race. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Citing four unnamed sources close to both the governor and Trump, no ask has been made, and there are no plans to. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2022 But with 40 million people in seven states, 30 Native American tribes and Mexico dependent on Colorado River water, asking users to make additional cuts to protect houseboating on Lake Powell is a big ask. Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 That would be a big ask of a second-year developmental player. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Verb
Go ahead and ask for a spoon from the start—you’re going to need it. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 But the transition has left the state short of power during periods of acute demand, such as this week’s heat wave, leading officials to ask or pay large businesses, and increasingly, residents, to cut back. Jennifer Hiller, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Many analysts predicted Apple would ask its devout fans to pay as much as 15% more to help offset rising costs for many components. CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 Efron said his own mother called him once images of his face started circulating to ask if the rumor was true. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 In the days that followed the police cars and the arrest, colleagues came up to her on Capitol Hill to ask questions about the security measures available to them. Ruby Cramer, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 When buying trees from a nursery or online in this global economy, French advised consumers to ask where the tree and its seed came from. Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Men’s health: A new Cleveland Clinic survey found men have questions about their health but are reluctant to ask their doctors, often delay health screenings, and are frequently misinformed about causes and treatments for common healthcare issues. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Many analysts predicted Apple would ask its devout fans to pay as much as 15 percent more to help offset rising costs for many components. Michael Liedtke, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Noun
Given the tall ask, the buyouts offer a solution for dealers unable or unwilling to make the changes. Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 That’s a big ask of the fair-weather fan who has been sitting on the fence until game week before deciding to make a purchase. San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Purdue should be up to the ask to make this thing competitive. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Charter flights for playoff teams doesn’t seem like a big ask in 2022. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2022 That’s a big ask of voters in a lower-profile race. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Citing four unnamed sources close to both the governor and Trump, no ask has been made, and there are no plans to. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2022 But with 40 million people in seven states, 30 Native American tribes and Mexico dependent on Colorado River water, asking users to make additional cuts to protect houseboating on Lake Powell is a big ask. Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 That would be a big ask of a second-year developmental player. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Old English āscian; akin to Old High German eiscōn to ask, Lithuanian ieškoti to seek, Sanskrit icchati he seeks
Noun
noun derivative of ask entry 1
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of ask was before the 12th century Phrases Containing ask
verb¹
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