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ask

Ngoại động từNội động từ

Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: askedPhân từ 2: askedV-ing: askingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

The word carries a spirit of openness and vulnerability, as it requires the speaker to acknowledge a gap in their knowledge or a need for assistance. It is the primary tool for social navigation, ranging from the casual curiosity of a stranger to the formal petition of a subordinate to a superior. While requesting, it differs from demanding or ordering by implying that the other person has the agency to say no. This creates a social contract of politeness and negotiation, making it the standard choice for polite interactions in professional and personal spheres.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"Ask him for the time."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To request that something be given or done.

"Ask for a glass of water."

Nội động từ

"I forgot to ask."

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