request
/rɪˈkwest/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈkwest/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈkwest/ (ame, mw)
request — noun
- requestsingular
- requestsplural
1. a polite or official statement in which you tell someone you want or need someth
a polite or official statement in which you tell someone you want or need something — for example, wanting a document, permission, or help.
Chiara submitted a formal request for a copy of her medical records.
submit a request for [something]
The librarian agreed to Paloma's request to keep the book for another week.
Tickets for the guided tour are available upon request at the front desk.
The manager denied the team's request for new laptops this quarter.
A formal request was sent to the city council asking for better street lighting.
- refusal
the act of saying no to a request
用法筆記
Often followed by 'for' + noun phrase ('a request for help') or a to-infinitive ('a request to leave early').
常見錯誤
2. a piece of music or other item chosen by a listener to be broadcast during a rad
a piece of music or other item chosen by a listener to be broadcast during a radio programme or performed at a live show.
The DJ played Nila's request for an old jazz song by Miles Davis.
play someone's request for [song]
Zayd called the radio station to make a request for his girlfriend's favourite track.
The evening show is made up entirely of listener requests.
Gabriela dedicated her request to her mother, who was listening at home.
- dedication
a song requested and played for a specific person, often announced on air
用法筆記
Common in radio and music contexts. The verb 'make' is typically used: 'make a request'. 'Take requests' means a DJ or band is willing to play songs chosen by the audience.
常見錯誤
request — verb
- requestpresent simple I / you / we / they
- requests3rd person singular
- requesting-ing form
- requestedpast simple
1. to politely tell someone or an organization that you would like to receive somet
to politely tell someone or an organization that you would like to receive something or that you want something to be done — for example, wanting permission, help, information, or a service.
Rachid requested permission to leave work early on Friday.
request permission to [do something]
The customer requested a refund after receiving a damaged product.
All staff members are requested to attend the safety training session tomorrow.
The professor requested that all assignments be submitted by midnight on Friday.
Antonia requested a copy of the contract before signing it.
- refuse
to say no when someone requests something
文法句型
request + noun phrase
request + that-clause
用法筆記
More formal than 'ask'. In everyday conversation, native speakers usually use 'ask' instead. The that-clause pattern often uses the subjunctive ('be', 'have') in formal English.
常見錯誤
2. to politely ask someone to do something — for example, asking a driver to stop,
to politely ask someone to do something — for example, asking a driver to stop, a speaker to be quiet, or a colleague to attend a meeting.
The officer requested the driver to move the car away from the fire station entrance.
request + person + to-infinitive
Henry requested his neighbour to turn down the music after midnight.
The chairperson requested the speaker to keep her remarks under five minutes.
Felix was requested to join the new committee by the department head.
- order
stronger; implies command rather than polite request
文法句型
request + person + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Formal; in everyday English, 'ask someone to do something' is preferred. Distinguish from verb sense 1 (ASK FOR THINGS): in this sense, the object is a person, and the action follows as a to-infinitive.