request1/rIˋkwɛst; rIˈkwest/n 1 [C,U] when someone politely or formally asks for something 请求﹐要求: +for We’ve made a request for new equipment. 我们已要求添置新设备。on request (=if you ask) 一经要求 Drinks are available on request. 备有饮料供索取。at sb's request (=because someone asked for it to be done) 应某人的要求 The study was done at the request of the Chairman. 这项研究是应主席的要求进行的。2 [C] a piece of music that someone asks to be played 点播的音乐
request2v [T] to ask for something officially or formally 请求﹐要求: The pilot requested permission to land. 飞机驾驶员请求准许降落。+that We request that everyone remain quiet. 我们要求所有人保持安静。request sb to do sth All club members are requested to attend the annual meeting. 俱乐部全体会员均须出席年会。see box at见 ASK 方框