ask /ˈæsk/ Brit /ˈɑːsk/ verb asks; asked; asking
asks; asked; asking
Learner's definition of ASK
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: to say or write something to someone as a way of gaining information : to request an answer to a question問;詢問 [+ object]
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I need to ask a question.我得問個問題。
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I need to ask you a question. = (less commonly) I need to ask a question of you.我得問你個問題。
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Are there any questions you would like to ask (me)?你們有什麽問題要問(我)嗎?
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Did you ask her yet?你問過她了嗎?
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“Have you seen the movie yet?” he asked.“你看過那部電影嗎?”他問道。
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a list of frequently asked questions常見問題列表
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often + if or whether -
He asked (them) if they had seen the movie.他問他們是不是看過那部電影。
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She asked (me) if I was worried.她問我是否擔心。
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They were asked whether they would like to buy the car.有人問他們是否想買那輛車。
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You should ask (him) why he didn't come.你應該問一下他爲什麽沒來。
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He always asks (her) what she thinks.他老是問她在想什麽。
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May I ask what time it is?請問現在幾點?
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It's not polite to ask how much a person weighs.詢問别人的體重很不禮貌。
[no object]
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“If you don't mind me/my asking, how old are you?” “I'm 35 years old. Why do you ask?”“你不介意的話,我可以問一下你多大年紀嗎?”“我35歲。你問這個幹嗎?”
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Please don't ask again.請别再問了。
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“Do they have any soda?” “I don't know. I'll go ask.”“他們有汽水嗎?”“不知道。我去問一下。”
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often + about 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請求;征求 [no object]
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If you want something to drink, just ask. [=just tell me that you want something to drink]你想喝什麽就直說。
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I would have given it to him, but he never asked.我本想把那個東西給他,但他從沒問我要過。
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often + for -
Let's stop and ask for directions.我們停下來問問路吧。
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I'll have to ask for permission to leave.我必須征得允許才能離開。
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She asked for their forgiveness/help.她請求他們的原諒/幫助。
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She ate all of her food and asked for more.她把自己那份食物全部吃完後又要了一些。
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His lawyers are asking for the case to be dismissed.他的律師們正在請求撤訴。
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We had to stop and ask directions.我們只得停下來問一下路。
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May I ask the time?請問現在幾點了?
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Did you ask permission to leave?你請假了嗎?
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She asked their forgiveness.她請求他們的諒解。
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We had to ask someone for directions.我們必須找人問一下路。
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I asked her for permission.我請求得到她的許可。
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She asked them for their forgiveness.她請求他們給予諒解。
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often + if or whether —
often + that —
often followed by to + verb常接動詞不定式 -
She asked (for permission) to borrow her father's car for the day.她請求借用一天她父親的車。
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I asked (for permission) to leave work early.我請求提前下班。
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You should ask your teacher to help you.你應當向老師求助。
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Unhappy with the service, he asked to see the manager.因爲對服務不滿意,他要求見經理。
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He asked me to marry him.他要我嫁給他。
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I'm sorry, but I need to ask you to leave.對不起,但我得請你離開。
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She asked me not to say anything about it to anyone.她要我對任何人都不要談起此事。
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I wanted to say something about it, but she asked me not to.我本來想講講那事,但她不讓我說。
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[+ object] : to invite (someone) to go somewhere or do something請;邀請 -
He's asking just a few friends to the party.他只請了幾個朋友參加聚會。
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I asked him to lunch.我請他吃午飯。
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They asked me over for dinner.他們請我過去吃飯。
◊ To ask someone out is to ask someone to go on a date with you.請某人外出約會
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a : to believe that you should receive (something) from someone指望;期待 —
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The school asks much of its students. [=the school expects its students to do a lot]那所學校對學生要求很高。
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He says that people ask too little of their politicians.他說人們對從政者們抱的期望過低。
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He was ready to go to war, should the government ask it of him. [=should the government ask him to go to war]他準備好随時參戰,只要政府一聲召喚。
b : to set (a specific amount of money) as a price要(價);開(價) -
The dealer originally asked [=wanted] $20,000 for the car, but he sold it to me for $18,000.汽車經銷商最初要價20000美元,但他18000美元就把車賣給了我。
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They're asking [=charging] $100 or more per concert ticket.每張音樂會門票他們要價至少100美元。
— see also asking price
ask after
[phrasal verb] ask after (someone or something)
: to ask about (someone or something)詢問;問候
ask around
[phrasal verb]
: to ask many people to tell you information about someone or something多方打聽;四處打聽
ask for
[phrasal verb] 1
ask for (someone) : to request to see or talk to (someone)請求與(某人)見面(或談話) -
Unhappy with the service, he asked for the store manager.因爲對服務不滿意,他要求見商店經理。
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There's someone on the phone asking for you.有人打電話找你。
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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.你這是自找苦吃,小子!如果你繼續胡來,就要受懲罰了。
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All right. You asked for it!好。這是你自找的!
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ask for trouble informal : to behave in a way that is likely to result in trouble自找麻煩 — see also ask for the moon at 1moon
ask yourself
◊ To ask yourself something is to think about the true answer to a question.想一想
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Ask yourself what you would do in that situation.想一想,在那種情況下你會怎麽辦。
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Before buying an expensive item, he needs to ask himself if/whether he can afford it.購買貴重物品之前,他得想想自己是否有這個能力。
don't ask
informal
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used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain誰知道,别問了(表示某事過於奇怪、複雜或令人尴尬而無從解釋)
don't ask me
informal
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used to say that you do not know the answer to a question别問我;不知道 -
“Why are they having a company meeting?” “Don't ask me. I only work here.”“他們爲什麽要召開公司會議?”“不知道。我只是個打工的。”
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Don't ask me why they're changing the system. I think it's fine the way it is.搞不懂他們爲什麽要更改這個系統。我覺得這個系統運轉挺好的。
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,一經索取(便可獲得)
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This job is hers for the asking. [=she can have the job if she wants it]這份工作對她虛位以待。
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Our services are available/free for the asking. [=our services are available/free for anyone who wants them]我們的服務一經要求,即可免費享受。
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.對不對,是不是(表示征求他人看法)
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(Now) I ask you, is that fair? [=I don't think it's fair; do you?]那不公平,對不對?
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Look at that hat! Who would wear such a thing, I ask you?瞧那頂帽子!誰會戴這種東西,是不是?
who asked you?
informal + impolite
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used as a response when someone gives an opinion that is not wanted關你什麽事