ask
verbVerb Forms
Idioms Phrasal Verbs| present simple I / you / we / they ask | |
| he / she / it asks | |
| past simple asked | |
| past participle asked | |
| -ing form asking |
- [intransitive, transitive]
to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information 問；詢問 How old are you—if you don’t mind me/my asking? 要是你不介意我提問，你多大年紀了？ - ask about somebody/something
He asked about her family. 他詢問了她的家庭情況。 - ask something
Can I ask a question? 我能提個問題嗎？ Did you ask the price? 你問了價錢沒有？ You do what I tell you to, no questions asked. 你照我說的做，不要問任何問題。 There are three important questions to ask. 有三個重要的問題要問。 frequently asked questions 經常問到的問題 - + speech
‘Where are you going?’ she asked. “你去哪裏？” 她問道。 - ask somebody + speech
‘Are you sure?’ he asked her. “你有把握嗎？” 他問她。 - ask somebody something
She asked the students their names. 她問了學生們的姓名。 I often get asked that! 我常常被問到那件事！ I had to ask myself some very difficult questions. 我不得不問自己一些非常困難的問題。 I'd like to ask you a few questions. 我想問你幾個問題。 Why does everyone keep asking me that? 爲什麽每個人都這麽問我？ - ask somebody about something
The interviewer asked me about my future plans. 采訪者問了我的未來計劃。 When specifically asked about the report, she indicated she had not read it. 當被特别問到這份報告時，她表示她沒有讀過。 - ask where, what, etc…
He asked where I lived. 他問我住在哪裏。 - ask somebody where, what, etc…
I had to ask the teacher what to do next. 我不得不問老師下一步做什麽。 I was asked if/whether I could drive. 有人問我會不會開車。
Synonyms askaskYou cannot say ‘ask to somebody’: I asked to my friend what had happened.- enquire
- demand
- ask to say or write something in the form of a question, in order to get information:
‘Where are you going?’ she asked. “你去哪裏？”她問道。 She asked the students their names. 她問了學生們的姓名。 Can I ask a question? 我能提個問題嗎？
- enquire/inquire (rather formal
) to ask somebody for information: 指詢問、查詢： I called the station to enquire about train times. 我打電話到車站詢問了火車時刻。
- demand to make a very strong request for information:
‘And where have you been?’ he demanded angrily. “那你去了哪裏？”他怒氣沖沖地質問道。
- to ask/enquire about/after somebody/something
- to ask/enquire/demand something of somebody
- to ask/enquire/demand what/who/how, etc.
- to ask/enquire politely
- to ask/enquire/demand angrily
Extra ExamplesI wondered how old she was but I didn't dare ask. 我想知道她的年齡，但是我不敢問。 ‘Do you still want to go out tonight?’ she asked hopefully. “你今晚還想出去嗎？”她滿懷希望地問道。 ‘How do you feel?’ she asked softly. “你感覺怎樣？” 她輕聲問道。 ‘Oh, Sue went too, did she?’ I asked innocently. “噢，休也去了，是嗎？” 我裝作若無其事地問。 ‘Will he be all right?’ Sabrina asked anxiously. “他沒事吧？” 薩布麗娜焦急地問。 I wanted to ask him a question. 我想問他一個問題。 May I ask what you mean by that? 我可以問你這是什麽意思嗎？ Voters can legitimately ask whose interests are being served by the new legislation. 選民可以理直氣壯地問這一新的立法在爲誰的利益服務。 She longed to ask Mary if she knew what was wrong. 她非常想問瑪麗是否知道出了什麽事。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- gently
- quietly
- softly
- …
- want to
- dare (to)
- forget to
- …
- about
- get asked something
- if you don’t mind me asking
- if you don’t mind my asking
- …
- [transitive]
to tell somebody that you would like them to do something or that you would like something to happen 要求；請求 - ask somebody to do something
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police. 任何有消息的人都被要求與警方聯系。 Parents with young children are asked to attend this meeting. 有小孩的父母被邀請參加這個會議。 They were politely asked to leave the shop. 他們被禮貌地要求離開商店。 Eric asked me to marry him. 埃裏克求我嫁給他。 All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. 全體學生都被要求填一份調查表。 - ask whether, what, etc…
I asked whether they could change my ticket. 我問他們是否可以給我換票。 - ask somebody whether, what, etc…
She asked me if I would give her English lessons. 她問我願不願意給她上英語課。 - ask that… (formal)
She asked that she be kept informed of developments. 她要求繼續向她報告事態發展情況。 - (British English also)
She asked that she should be kept informed. 她要求繼續向她報告有關情況。 If you ask her nicely, she'll give you a hand. 如果你好好地求她，她會幫你的。
Express Yourself Asking for helpAsking for help 請求幫助 If you need help, people are more likely to react favourably if you ask politely: 禮貌地求助更有可能讓對方答應幫忙： Could you possibly help me? 請問您能幫幫我嗎？
I wonder if you could give me a hand? 不知道您能否幫我一個忙？
Would you mind opening the door for me? 請你幫我開開門好嗎？
I wonder if you'd mind taking a picture of us? 不知道您是否願意給我們拍張照片？
Could I ask you to keep an eye on my luggage for a moment? 請你幫我照看一下行李好嗎？
回應： Yes, of course. 行，當然可以。
I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry. 對不起，我要趕時間。
Sure. 沒問題。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- nicely
- specifically
- for
- ask somebody to do something
- [intransitive, transitive]
to say that you would like somebody to give you something 請求，懇求（給予）；征求 - ask for something
Don't be afraid to ask for help. 不要怕求人幫忙。 I am writing to ask for some information about courses. 我寫信是想了解關於課程的情況。 to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation 求職；要一杯飲料；要求解釋 Did your friend ask for permission to use the image? 你的朋友請求允許使用圖片了嗎？ - ask something
Why don't you ask his advice? 你爲什麽不征詢他的意見？ - ask somebody for something
Why don't you ask him for his advice? 你爲什麽不征求他的意見？ - ask something of somebody
Can I ask a favour of you? 我能請你幫個忙嗎？ - ask somebody something
Can I ask you a favour? 我能請你幫個忙嗎？
Express Yourself Asking for somethingAsking for something 請求給予某物 Whether you are in shops or restaurants or in somebody's home, you can use polite questions to get what you want: 在店鋪、餐館或别人家禮貌地請求給予某物，可用以下方式： Could I have a glass of water, please? 請給我一杯水好嗎？
Do you have any decaffeinated coffee? 你們有沒有不含咖啡因的咖啡？
I'd like tea with sugar, please. 請來一杯加糖的茶。
I'll have the pasta with salad, please. 請給我來份意大利面配色拉。
回應： Certainly. 當然可以。
I'm sorry, we don't have any left. 抱歉，已經沒有了。
Yes, of course. Here you are/go. 好的，給你。
Extra ExamplesI'm not asking for money. 我不要錢。 I went up to the bar and asked for a beer. 我去吧台要了杯啤酒。 If you want anything, just ask. 如果你想要什麽，盡管提出。 Why don't you ask your teacher for some of her thoughts on the matter? 你爲什麽不問問你的老師對這件事的一些想法？
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- nicely
- specifically
- for
- ask for something
- [transitive]
to request permission to do something 請求允許；要求準許 - ask to do something
I immediately asked to speak to a supervisor. 我立即要求和一位主管談話。 I asked to see the manager. 我要求見經理。 Did you ask to use the car? 你是提出想用這輛車嗎？ - ask if, whether, etc…
I'll ask if it's all right to park here. 我會問是否可以在這裏停車。 - ask somebody if, whether, etc…
She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. 她問老板可不可以讓她休一天假。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- nicely
- specifically
- for
- ask to do something
- [transitive]
to invite somebody 請；邀請 - ask somebody + adv./prep.
They've asked me to dinner. 他們已邀請我吃飯。 - ask somebody
Thank you so much for asking me. 非常感謝你邀請我。 I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). 我沒有請他們進屋。 We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). 我們得請鄰居到家裏來。 - ask somebody to do something
She's asked him to come to the party. 她已邀請他來參加聚會。
Express Yourself Inviting somebody to somethingInviting somebody to something 發出邀請 Here are some ways of making and responding to invitations: 以下是一些發出邀請及回應的方式： Would you like to come for a meal on Saturday? 你星期六願意來吃頓飯嗎？
There's a presentation of our new product at the conference on Tuesday. Would you be interested in coming along? 星期二的會議上我們會展示新産品。你有興趣過來看看嗎？
I'm going to the game on Saturday—how about joining me? 我星期六要去看比賽，跟我一起去怎麽樣？
We're going to Boston—do you want to come with us? 我們要去波士頓，你想跟我們一起去嗎？
That would be very nice, thank you. 那真是太好了，謝謝你。
I'd love to, thanks very much. 我很樂意，非常感謝。
I'm sorry. I've already got something on at the weekend. 抱歉，我周末已經有安排了。
I'm sorry. I already have plans on Saturday. 很遺憾，我星期六已經有計劃了。
- (British English)
Thank you, I'll check my diary and let you know. 謝謝，我查一下行事歷再告訴你。
- (British English)
- (North American English)
Thank you, I'll check my calendar and let you know. 謝謝，我查一下行事歷再告訴你。
- (North American English)
- ask somebody + adv./prep.
- [transitive] ask something (for something)
to request a particular amount of money for something that you are selling 要價；索價 - [transitive]
to expect or demand something 期望；要求 - ask something
I know I'm asking a great deal. 我知道我的要求很高。 - ask something of somebody
You're asking too much of him. 你對他要求過分了。 - ask something to do something
I know it's asking a lot to expect them to win again. 我知道期望他們再次獲勝未免要求太高了。
Synonyms demanddemand- require
- expect
- insist
- ask
- demand to make a very strong request for something; to say very definitely that somebody should have or do something:
She demanded an immediate explanation. 她強烈要求立即作出解釋。
- require [often passive] (rather formal) to make somebody do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards:
All candidates will be required to take a short test. 所有候選人都要做一個小測驗。
- expect to demand that somebody should do, have or be something, especially because it is their duty or responsibility:
I expect to be paid promptly for the work. 我要求即時付工錢。
- insist to demand that something happens or that somebody agrees to do something:
I didn’t want to go but he insisted. 我並不想去，但他硬要我去。 We insist on the highest standards at all times. 我們始終堅持最高標準。
- ask to expect or demand something:
You’re asking too much of him. 你對他要求過分了。
demand, expect or ask? 用 demand、expect 還是 ask？ - to demand/require/expect/ask something of/from somebody
- to demand/require/expect/insist/ask that…
- to require/expect/ask somebody to do something
- to demand/require/expect/ask a lot/too much/a great deal
- to be too much to expect/ask
- ask something
question問題
request請求
permission準許
invite邀請
money錢
expect/demand期望；要求
Word OriginOld English āscian, āhsian, āxian, of West Germanic origin.
Idioms
ask for it
- (informal)
to deserve something bad that happens to you or that somebody does to you 罪有應得；自討苦吃；自找麻煩 ‘You shouldn’t have said that to her.’ ‘Well, she asked for it!’ “你不應該對她說這些，”。“嗯，是她自找的，”。
be asking for trouble | be asking for it
- (informal)
to behave in a way that is very likely to result in trouble 要自找麻煩；要自討苦吃 He was asking for trouble when he insulted their country. 他侮辱他們的國家，真是招惹事端。
don’t ask
- (informal)
if you say don’t ask to somebody, you mean that you do not want to reply to their question, because it would be difficult to explain, embarrassing, etc. 不問爲好；還是别問的好 ‘And what did he do then?’ ‘Don’t ask!’ “然後他做了什麽？“别問了，”。
don’t ask me
- (informal)
if you say don’t ask me, you mean that you do not know the answer to a question and are annoyed you have been asked （不知答案並表示惱怒時說）别問我 ‘What will the meeting be about?’ ‘Don’t ask me.’ “會議是關於什麽的，”。“别問我，”。
for the asking
I ask you
- (informal)
if you say I ask you, you are expressing shock, anger or a strong feeling of dislike about something/somebody （表示不贊成、震驚或氣憤）請問，真是，這還了得 He told me I had to work late on Friday night. I ask you! 他告訴我周五晚上我必須工作到很晚。這算怎麽回事！這說得過去嗎。
if you ask me
- (informal)
in my personal opinion 我認爲；依我說