정보나 대답을 얻기 위해 상대방에게 질문을 던지다.
to say something in order to get an answer or information
예문:
"I need to ask the teacher about the homework assignment."
"She asked if I knew the way to the nearest subway station."
상대방에게 어떤 일을 해주거나 물건을 달라고 요청하다.
to request that someone do something or give something
예문:
"He asked his friend for a ride to the airport."
"Don't be afraid to ask for help when you are struggling."
행사나 모임, 데이트 등에 누군가를 초대하다.
to invite someone to a social event or an outing
예문:
"They decided to ask their neighbors over for dinner."
"He finally gathered the courage to ask her out."
물건을 팔 때 대가로 특정한 금액을 요구하거나 제시하다.
to demand a specific amount of money as a price for something
예문:
"The gallery is asking three thousand dollars for the painting."
"How much are they asking for the used car?"
어떤 상황이나 일이 특정한 조건이나 노력을 필요로 하다.
to require or need something as a necessary condition
예문:
"This difficult task asks for a lot of concentration."
"It is asking a lot of him to finish the report by tomorrow."