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ask after
ask after or ask forvb (preposition) to make inquiries about the health of (someone): he asked after her mother. Translationsask (aːsk) verb1. to put a question. He asked me what the time was; Ask the price of that scarf; Ask her where to go; Ask him about it; If you don't know, ask. 詢問 询问2. to express a wish to someone for something. I asked her to help me; I asked (him) for a day off; He rang and asked for you; Can I ask a favour of you? 要求 要求3. to invite. He asked her to his house for lunch. 邀請 邀请ask after to make inquiries about the health etc of. She asked after his father. 問起某人的(健康等)狀況 问候ask for1. to express a wish to see or speak to (someone). When he telephoned he asked for you; He is very ill and keeps asking for his daughter. 要求與某人見面或說話 寻找2. to behave as if inviting (something unpleasant). Going for a swim when you have a cold is just as asking for trouble. 自討(不愉快的後果) 自讨苦吃for the asking you may have (something) simply by asking for it; This table is yours for the asking. 詢問索取 索取ask after
ask afterTo inquire about another person's wellbeing. Oh, Joan asked after you today. I told her you're doing well.See also: after, askask after someoneto inquire about the health and well-being of someone. Hermione asked after you when I saw her today. I asked after Molly and her family.See also: after, askEncyclopediaSeeASKFinancialSeeAskThesaurusSeeask |