| 释义 |
Examples:if it's plowing ask the laborer, if it's weaving ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist—fig. sb who asks others work but does nothing himself—not feel ashamed ask and learn from one's subordinates—ask an enormous price (as first negotiating step)—if it's weaving, ask the maid (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist—my presumptuous request (humble expr.); if I may be so bold ask a favor—ask for leave to withdraw—if it's plowing, ask the laborer (idiom); when managing a matter, consult the appropriate specialist—lit. ask passers-by how build one's house (idiom); fig. to have no idea what to do—fig. visit sb with an ulterior motive (esp. to ask for sth)—do not hesitate (ask for sth)—have the nerve (e.g. to ask sth outrageous)—ask not for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee—lit. bring a bramble and ask for punishment [idiom.]—visit the poor and ask about their suffering [idiom.]—ask somebody to carefully consider a request [idiom.]— |