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call for sth phrase
⇨ askcall for sth phrase
⇨ needask2 verb ask a question 提问ask for sth 请求给予⋯ ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ demand verb 另见demand动词词条ask ♦︎ seek ♦︎ call for sth ♦︎ request ♦︎ apply ♦︎ invite ♦︎ appeal ♦︎ claim ♦︎ petitionThese words all mean to tell sb that you would like them to do sth or give you sth, or that you would like sth to happen. 这些词均表示要求、请求。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to ask / call / apply / appeal / petition for sth◆to ask for / seek / call for / request / invite / appeal for / claim sth from sb◆to ask / request sth of sb◆to ask / call for / request / invite / appeal for / petition sb to do sth◆to ask / apply to do sth◆to ask / request that...◆to formally ask for / seek / call for / request / apply for / invite sb to do / claim / petition for sth◆to repeatedly ask for / call for / request / apply for / appeal for sth◆to explicitly ask for / call for / request / invite sth■ ask [intransitive, transitive] to tell sb that you would like them to do or give you sth, or that you would like sth to happen; to say that you would like permission to do sth 要求；请求；请求允许◆If you want anything, just ask.如果你想要什么，尽管提出。◆I went up to the bar and asked for a beer.我去吧台要了杯啤酒。◆He asked me for a job yesterday.他昨天来向我求职。◆Why don't you ask David's advice?你为什么不征求戴维的意见呢？◆Can I ask a favour of you?我能请你帮个忙吗？◆I asked to see the manager.我要求见经理。◆All the students were asked to complete a form.所有学生都被要求填写一份表格。◆I'll ask if it's all right to park here.我去问问这儿是否可以停车。■ seek (sought, sought) [transitive] (formal) to ask sb for sth （向人）请求，寻求◆I think it's time we sought legal advice.我想我们该咨询一下律师了。◆She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour.她设法使他平静下来，然后向一位邻居求助。 see also seek ⇨ look verb 2 , seek ⇨ try verb 1 ■ ˈcall for sth phrasal verb (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to ask publicly for sth to happen 公开要求◆The group called for the immediate release of the hostages.该组织要求立即释放人质。◆The opposition is calling for the prime minister to resign.反对派正要求首相辞职。 see also call ⇨ request noun ■ request [transitive] (formal) to ask for sth or ask sb to do sth in a polite or formal way （礼貌或正式地）要求，请求◆She requested permission to film at the White House.她申请准许在白宫拍摄。◆You are politely requested not to smoke in this restaurant.请不要在本餐馆吸烟。 see also request ⇨ request noun , request ⇨ wish noun ■ apply [intransitive] to make a formal request, usually in writing, for sth such as a job or a place at a college or university （通常以正式的书面形式）申请（职位、入学等）◆to apply for a job / passport / grant申请工作／护照／拨款◆I decided to apply to Manchester University.我决定了向曼彻斯特大学提出申请。◆You can apply by letter or on-line.你可以写信或上网申请。◆He's applied to join the army.他已经报名参军。 see also applicant ⇨ candidate , application ⇨ request noun ■ invite [transitive] (formal) to ask sb formally to go somewhere or do sth （正式）邀请，请求◆Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week.通过甄别的候选人将获邀下周参加面试。◆He invited questions from the audience.他请听众提问。■ appeal [intransitive] to make a serious and urgent request for sth 呼吁；恳求；吁请◆Nationalist leaders have appealed for calm.民族主义领袖呼吁保持冷静。◆Organizers appealed to the crowd not to panic.组织者呼吁人群不要惊慌。◆I am appealing on behalf of the famine victims (= asking for money).我代表饥荒灾民吁请捐款。 see also appeal ⇨ request noun ■ claim [transitive, intransitive] to ask for money from the government or a company because you have a right to it （依照权利）索要，索取◆He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit.他无权申领失业救济金。◆She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered.她因受伤向公司索要损害赔偿金。◆You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train.你可以按你的保险索赔你落在火车上的大衣。 see also claim ⇨ request noun ■ petition / /pəˈtɪʃn/ / [intransitive, transitive] to make a formal request to sb in authority, especially by sending them a petition (= a written request signed by a large number of people); to formally ask for sth in court （尤指通过递送请愿书）祈求，请愿；（向法院）请求，申请◆Local residents have successfully petitioned against the proposals.当地居民反对该提案的请愿成功了。◆The group intends to petition the governor for reform of the law.这个团体准备请求州长修改法律。◆His wife petitioned for divorce in 1997.他的妻子在1997年提出了离婚申请。 see also petition ⇨ request noun need verb need ♦︎ require ♦︎ rely on/upon sb/sth ♦︎ want ♦︎ call for sth ♦︎ demandThese words all mean to want to have sb/sth that is essential or very important. 这些词均表示需要、必需。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to really need / require / want / call for / demand sth◆to just need / require / want sth◆to still need / require / rely on / call for sth◆to urgently need / require / want sb / sth◆to clearly / obviously need / require / call for / demand sth■ need [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) to want to have sb/sth because they are/it is essential or very important, not just because you would like to have them/it 需要；必需◆Do you need any help?你需要帮忙吗？◆Don't go－I might need you.别走，我可能需要你帮忙。◆They badly needed a change.他们迫切需要一场变革。◆Food aid is urgently needed.迫切需要食物援助。◆This shirt needs washing.这件衬衫该洗了。◆I need to get some sleep.我需要睡会儿觉。 see also need ⇨ desire noun ■ require [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) (formal) to need sth; to depend on sb/sth 需要；依靠；依赖◆This condition requires urgent treatment.这种情况得紧急处理。◆These lentils do not require soaking before cooking.这些小扁豆在烹调前无须浸泡。◆The situation required that he be present.这种情形需要他在场。■ reˈly on/upon sb/sth phrasal verb to need or depend on sb/sth, especially in order to be able to continue doing sth （尤指为继续做某事）依赖，依靠◆As babies, we rely entirely on others for food.在婴儿时期，我们完全依赖别人喂食。◆These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work.现在，我们在很大程度上依赖电脑来安排我们的工作。◆The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low.这一产业靠的是原料便宜，不涨价。ⓘ Rely upon sb/sth is more formal than rely on sb/sth. * rely upon sb/sth较rely on sb/sth正式。 see also rely on/upon sb/sth ⇨ trust ■ want [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) (rather informal, especially spoken) to need sth 需要◆What this house wants is a good clean.这房子需要好好打扫一下。◆The plants want watering daily.这些花草需要天天浇水。ⓘ If a person is wanted somewhere, they are needed to be present in the place or for the purpose mentioned. * sb is wanted指需要某人在场◆She's wanted immediately in the director's office.她得马上到主任办公室去。◆Excuse me, you're wanted on the phone.对不起，有你的电话。 ■ ˈcall for sth phrasal verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (of a situation) to need sth or cause sb to need sth （形势）需要◆The situation calls for prompt action.目前的形势需要立即采取行动。◆'I've been promoted.' 'This calls for a celebration!'“我升职了。”“那得庆祝一下！”ⓘ Call for sth is mainly used to talk about what is needed as a result of a particular situation, especially in the phrase This calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking. * call for sth主要指在特定的形势下需要做某事，尤用于短语This calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking（那得庆祝一下／喝一杯；那需要耐心／新的思维方式）。■ demand [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal) to need sth in order to be done successfully （为顺利完成）需要◆This sport demands both speed and strength.这项运动既需要速度也需要体力。ⓘ Demand is typically used to talk about situations which need qualities in people which relate to strength, hard work or high moral standards. * demand通常指需要人的体力、勤奋或道德水准达到一定要求◆This demands commitment / skill / courage / mental effort / maturity / respect / honesty.这需要献身精神／技巧／勇气／努力思考／成熟／尊重／诚实。 |