to ask
01
问, 询问
to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb about sth | to ask sb sth
Transitive: to ask about sth
例子
Did you ask him about his plans for the weekend?
你问他周末的计划了吗？
02
问, 请求
to request for something or tell someone to give or do something
Ditransitive: to ask sb for sth | to ask sb to do sth
例子
I asked him for a glass of water.
我向他要了一杯水。
2.1
要求, 期望
to demand or expect something from someone
Transitive: to ask for sth
例子
He asked for an apology from his friend.
他向他的朋友要求道歉。
2.2
要价, 索价
to request or expect a particular amount of money for what one is offering or selling
Transitive: to ask a sum of money for an item
例子
How much were they asking for the antique clock?
他们对那个古董钟要价多少？
2.3
询问, 请求
to request someone's permission to do something
Transitive: to ask a question
例子
He asked if he could have a few days off from work.
他问他是否可以请几天假。
03
邀请, 召见
to invite or arrange a meeting with someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb to a meeting or meal
例子
The boss asked me to lunch to discuss my promotion.
老板邀请我共进午餐讨论我的晋升。
