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ask

/æsk/

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variant 1: asked
variant 2: asks

1 · verb

direct or put; seek an answer to

问

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Before the talk ended, the host left time for the audience to ask questions.

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讲座结束前，主持人留了时间让听众提问。

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Pronunciation: /æsk/

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