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• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения просьбы о чём-либо у кого-либо или выражения желания получить что-либо.

A phrasal verb used to indicate requesting something from someone or expressing a desire for something.

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1. Request somethingformal

   To express a desire or need for something to be given or done.

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   • She asked for a glass of water.
   • He asked for help with his homework.
   • They asked for more time to complete the project.

   Синонимыcall fordemandpetitionrequestseeksolicit

2. Invite troubleinformal

   To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems or negative consequences.

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   • Driving that fast is just asking for an accident.
   • Leaving your wallet on the table is asking for it to be stolen.
   • By insulting the boss, he was asking for trouble.

   Синонимыcourtinviteprovoketempt

Базовый глаголask