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request

request

Meaning of request

English

formally ask

中文

正式地提出要求

request

Pronunciation

British English
/rɪˈkwest/
American English
/rɪˈkwest/

request with Chinese translation

request usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

We can request help from the front desk.

我们可以向前台请求帮助。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He requested more materials from the company.

他向公司请求更多的资料。

request synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between request, ask, inquire, apply for, seek, and solicit

🇬🇧English

needs 'ask for' or 'ask someone to'

B2very often

ENShe asked the front desk about breakfast times.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

ask for information, not for a thing

B2often

ENGuests may inquire about room availability.

A
🇬🇧English
apply for

make a formal application

B2often

ENI applied for an upgrade to a suite.

🇬🇧English

formal: try to obtain

B2often

ENWe seek permission to extend check-out time.

S
🇬🇧English
solicit

formally ask for donations, feedback, etc.

B2rare word

ENThe hotel solicited feedback from guests after checkout.

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request belongs to the topic "At the Hotel →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does request mean?

formally ask

How do you pronounce request?

request is pronounced /rɪˈkwest/.

How is request used in a sentence?

我们可以向前台请求帮助。 Translation: We can request help from the front desk.

Is request part of At the Hotel vocabulary?

Yes, request can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is request part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, request can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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