ask verb ⇨ask1 (ask a question)⇨ask2 (ask for sth)⇨charge (ask $50 for it)⇨demand (It's a lot to ask.)⇨invite (ask sb in)
ask1
verb
ask a question提问ask for sth请求给予⋯ask ♦︎ enquire ♦︎ demand ♦︎ pose ♦︎ consultThese words all mean to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information.这些词均表示问、询问。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to ask / enquire about / after sb / sth◆to ask / enquire / demand sth of sb◆to ask / enquire / demand what / who / how..., etc.◆to ask / enquire politely◆to ask / enquire / demand angrily◆to ask / demand fiercely / aggressively■ask [transitive, intransitive] to say or write sth in the form of a question, in order to get information问；询问◆'Where are you going?' she asked.“你要去哪儿？”她问道。◆The interviewer asked me about my future plans.面试官问了我未来的计划。◆Did you ask the price?你问了价钱没有？◆She asked the students their names.她问了学生的姓名。◆I often get asked that!我常常被问到那件事！◆She asked where I lived.她问我住在哪儿。◆I was asked if / whether I could drive.有人问我会不会开车。◆Can I ask a question?我能提个问题吗？◆How old are you, if you don't mind me / my asking?冒昧请问，你多大了？◆He asked about her family.他询问了她的家庭情况。ⓘ You cannot say 'ask to sb'. * ask不能后接to sb◆I asked to my friend what had happened.■enquire ( inquire, especially in NAmE) [intransitive, transitive] (ratherformal) to ask sb for information询问；打听◆I called the station to enquire about train times.我打电话到火车站询问火车时刻。◆She enquired after my father.她问起我父亲的情况。◆She enquired as to your whereabouts.她打听你的下落。◆Might I enquire why you never mentioned this before?请问你为什么之前从未提及这件事呢？◆He enquired her name.他打听她的姓名。 see also enquiry ⇨ questionnoun■demand [transitive] to ask a question very firmly（态度坚定地）询问；质问◆'And where have you been?' he demanded angrily.“你去哪儿了？”他生气地问道。◆'What's your name?' she demanded of the girl.“你叫什么名字？”她向那女孩问道。■pose [transitive] (always used with question总是与question连用) (formal) to ask a question, especially one that needs serious thought提出（须深思的问题）；质询◆The new play poses some challenging questions.这个新剧目提出了一些富挑战性的问题。■consult [transitive] to go to sb for information or advice咨询；请教◆If the pain continues, consult your doctor.如果疼痛持续不消退，要请医生诊治。 see also consult ⇨ refer to sth, consultation ⇨ interview1
ask2
verb
ask a question提问ask for sth请求给予⋯➡ See also the entry for ⇨ demandverb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 ⇨ lookverb2, seek ⇨ tryverb1■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 ⇨ requestnoun■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 ⇨ requestnoun, request ⇨ wishnoun■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 ⇨ requestnoun■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 ⇨ requestnoun■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 ⇨ requestnoun■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 ⇨ requestnoun
charge
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charge ♦︎ fine ♦︎ ask ♦︎ levy ♦︎ bill ♦︎ invoiceThese words all mean to ask sb for money for goods or a service, or as a payment of a tax.这些词均表示收费或征税。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to charge (sb) / levy sth on sth◆to charge (sb) / fine sb / ask sth / bill sb / invoice sb for sth◆to be charged / levied at one per cent / 17%◆to charge / bill sth to sb's account◆to charge / ask a high / low price / fee / commission / rent■charge [transitive, intransitive] to ask for an amount of money for goods or a service, or as payment of a tax收（费）；要价◆What did the builders charge for the repairs?施工人员要了多少修理费？◆Calls are charged at 36p per minute.电话费是每分钟36便士。◆Your broker will charge you a 6% commission on the transaction.你的经纪人会收取交易金额6%的佣金。 see also charge ⇨ ratenoun2■fine [transitive, often passive] to make sb pay money as an official punishment对⋯处以罚款◆She was fined for speeding.她因超速而被罚款。◆The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations.这家公司因违反安全条例被罚款2万英镑。 see also fine ⇨ ratenoun2■ask [transitive] (usually used in the progressive tenses通常用于进行时) to request a particular amount of money for sth that you are selling要价；索价◆He's asking £2 000 for the car.这辆轿车他要价2 000英镑。■levy / /ˈlevi/ / [transitive] (formalorlaw法律) to use official authority to demand and collect a payment or tax征收；征（税）◆It was a local tax levied by the council on the occupiers of land and buildings.这是当地议会对土地和建筑物占用者征收的地方税。◆A $30 million fine was levied against the company.对这家公司课以3 000万元的罚款。■bill [transitive] (ratherformal) to send sb a bill for a service that you have provided or goods that you have supplied给（某人）开账单，发账单（要求付款）◆You will be billed monthly for the service.你将每月收到对这一服务收费的账单。◆The cost will be billed to your account.费用将会记到你的账户上。 see also bill ⇨ billnoun■invoice [transitive] (ratherformal) to send sb a bill for goods that you have supplied or work that you have done for them给（某人）开发票（或清单）◆You will be invoiced for these items at the end of the month.你将在月底收到这些项目的费用清单。 see also invoice ⇨ billnounNOTE辨析 Bill or invoice?A company that supplies a service such as telephone, gas or electricity, bills its customers, usually monthly or quarterly(= every three months). A company or person that has supplied goods or done work will usually invoice its customers or employer, although bill can also be used for this. Both these words are rather formal; less formally you can say send sb a bill/an invoice.电话、煤气、电力等公司开账单用bill，通常按月或按季度开。公司或个人提供商品或服务后为顾客或客户开具发票用invoice，尽管bill亦有此义。这两个词都很正式，不那么正式的说法是send sb a bill/an invoice。
demand
verb
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ ask2另见ask条第2义demand ♦︎ require ♦︎ expect ♦︎ insist ♦︎ press (sb) for sth ♦︎ ask ♦︎ stipulate ♦︎ clamour ♦︎ hold out for sth ♦︎ exactThese words all mean to say that sb should do or have sth.这些词均表示强烈要求做某事或得到某物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to demand / require / expect / ask / exact sth from sb◆to demand / require / expect / ask sth of sb◆to ask / press / clamour / hold out for sth◆to demand / require / expect / insist / ask / stipulate that...◆to require / expect / ask sb to do sth◆to demand / require / expect / insist on high standards◆to demand / require / expect / ask a lot / too much / a great deal◆to be too much to expect / ask■demand [transitive] to ask for sth very firmly; to say very firmly that sb should have or do sth强烈要求（得到某物）；坚决要求（某人做某事）◆She demanded an immediate explanation.她强烈要求立即作出解释。◆The group demands a high level of loyalty from its members.该组织要求其成员高度忠诚。◆The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn.联合国已要求撤出所有部队。◆They demanded to see the ambassador.他们坚决要求与大使会面。 see also demand ⇨ requestnoun■require [transitive, often passive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (ratherformal) to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards（尤指法律、规章或标准）规定做（某事），要求取得（某物）◆The wearing of seat belts is required by law.法律规定必须系安全带。◆Several students failed to reach the required standard.有几名学生没有达到规定的标准。◆'Hamlet' is required reading(= must be read) for the class.《哈姆雷特》是这门课的必读作品。 see also requirement ⇨ condition■expect [transitive] to demand that sb should do, have or be sth, especially because it is their duty or responsibility要求，指望（尤因义务或责任）◆Are you clear about what is expected of you?你清楚大家对你的期望吗？◆Don't expect too much from him.不要对他期望过高。◆They expected all their children to be high achievers.他们期望自己所有的孩子都大有作为。◆I expect to be paid promptly for the work.我要求即时付工钱。▸expectation
noun
[countable, usually plural] ◆Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children.有些父母对孩子有不切实际的期望。◆Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations.遗憾的是这种新软件没有达到期望。■insist / /ɪnˈsɪst/ / [intransitive, transitive] to demand that sth happens or that sb agrees to do sth坚决要求；坚持◆I didn't want to go but he insisted.我并不想去，可他硬要我去。◆We insist on the highest standards at all times.我们始终坚持最高标准。◆ (spoken) Stay and have lunch. I insist!留下来吃午饭吧，就这么定了！◆'Please come with us.' 'All right, if you insist.'“请跟我们一起来吧。”“好吧，既然你执意要我去，我就去。”◆The company insisted that the money be paid immediately.公司坚持要求马上付款。ⓘ The phrasal verb insist on/upon sth also means 'to demand sth and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else'.短语动词insist on/upon sth也表示“坚持要求⋯”◆We insisted on a refund of the full amount.我们坚持要求全额退款。▸insistence
noun
[uncountable] ◆their insistence on strict standards of behaviour他们对行为坚持要求严格标准◆At her insistence, the matter was dropped.在她的坚持下，这件事被搁置了。■ˈpress for sth■ˈpress sb for sth
phrasal verb
to keep asking for sth in a determined way不断催促；强烈要求◆They are pressing for a change in the law.他们正促请修改法律。◆The bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan.银行在催我们还贷。 see also press ⇨ press2■ask [transitive] to expect or demand sth期望；要求◆I know I'm asking a great deal.我知道我的要求很高。◆You're asking too much of him.你对他要求得过分了。◆It's asking a lot to expect them to win again.期望他们再次获胜未免要求太高了。NOTE辨析 Demand, expect or ask?Ask is not as strong as demand or expect, both of which can be more like a command. * ask不如demand和expect语气强烈，后两个词更像命令。■stipulate [transitive] (formal) to state firmly and clearly that sth must be done, or how it must be done明确要求；规定◆A delivery date is stipulated in the contract.合同中规定了交货日期。◆The job advertisement stipulates that the applicant must have teaching experience.招聘广告明确要求申请人必须有教学经验。■clamour (BrE) (NAmEclamor) / /ˈklæmə(r)/ / [intransitive] (ratherformal, written) to demand sth loudly大声要求；吵闹着要求◆People began to clamour for his resignation.人们开始大声疾呼要求他辞职。◆Everyone was clamouring to know how much they would get.每个人都吵闹着想知道自己能得到多少。■ˌhold ˈout for sth
phrasal verb
(held, held) [no passive] to refuse to accept less than what you are asking for, especially when this causes a delay in reaching an agreement坚持得到⋯而不肯让步（尤指会拖延协议的达成）◆They are holding out for a 10% raise.他们非要加薪10%不可。■exact [transitive] (formal) to demand and get sth from sb要求；索取◆She was determined to exact a promise from him.她决意要他作出承诺。
invite
verb
invite ♦︎ askThese words both mean to ask sb to come to a social event.这两个词均表示邀请。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to invite / ask sb to / for sth◆to invite / ask sb in / round / along / over / out◆to invite / ask sb to do sth■invite [transitive] to ask sb to come to a social event邀请◆Have you been invited to their party?你接到参加他们的聚会的邀请了吗？◆They have invited me to go to Paris with them.他们邀请我和他们一同去巴黎。◆They've invited us over for a drink.他们请我们过去喝一杯。◆I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited.我倒是想去，但没接到邀请。▸invitation
noun
[countable, uncountable] ◆an invitation to the party出席晚会的邀请◆A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor.在市长的邀请下举办了一场音乐会。◆Admission is by invitation only.凭请柬入场。■ask [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to ask sb to come to a social meeting or event请；邀请◆Shall we ask Jon and Alison to dinner at the weekend?我们周末请乔恩和艾莉森来吃饭，好不好？◆I didn't ask them in(= to come into the house).我没有请他们进屋。NOTE辨析 Invite or ask?Ask is used especially to talk about arranging informal social meetings, usually where the invitation is spoken. Invite is also used to talk about an invitation to a more organized or formal social event, such as a party or wedding. You can invite sb to sth with a spoken or written invitation. * ask尤指邀请出席非正式的社交聚会，通常是口头邀请。invite还可指邀请参加策划更周详或更为正式的社交活动，如晚会或婚礼。口头及书面邀请均可用invite。