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This week we answer a question from Nangatoum, from Chad.
本周我们回答来自乍得南格通的问题。
I would like to know the difference between "ask" and "demand" and when to use each of them. - Nangatoum, Chad
我想要知道"ask"和"demand"的区别以及什么时候使用这两个单词。
Dear Nangatoum,
亲爱的南格通，
Thanks for "asking" this question – and not "demanding" an answer.
感谢你"询问"这个问题——而不是"要求"一个答案。
These words can be used in similar situations.
在很多相同的情况下，这两个词都可以使用。
The difference between them is in the force of the words.
区别就在于这两个词的语气强度。
When you think you would like something, you may "ask" for it.
当你觉得你想要什么东西的时候，你就要"请求"得到它。
But if you think you have a right to something, you are more likely to "demand" it.
但是如果你觉得你有权利得到什么东西，你就更倾向于"要求"得到它。
"Ask" and "demand" are both verbs.
"ask"和"demand"都可以用作动词。
We often use "demand" as a noun, but rarely use "ask" as a noun.
我们通常把"demand"用作名词，但是很少把"ask"用作名词。
Here are examples:
以下是一些例子：
You should ask the office for technical support.
你应该向办公室寻求技术支持。
The workers gave their supervisor a list of demands.
工人们给他们的领导列了一个需求清单。
We usually use "ask" in request of something.
我们通常用"ask"表示请求一些事情。
Let me ask you a question.
让我问你一个问题。
Did you ask your friend to come to the party?
你让你朋友来参加聚会了吗？
"Demand" has a much stronger feel than "ask."
"Demand"的语气比"ask"更加强烈。
A person who leads an effort, like a teacher or employer, would be more likely to make demands.
像老师或者老板这样的领导者更有可能提出要求。
The teacher demanded an answer to the question.
老师要求学生回答问题。
The police demanded that I show my identification.
警察要求我出示身份证明。
Notice the word "that" after "demand" in our example.
注意我们上面的例子中"demand"后面的"that"。
The part of the sentence following "demand that" must have the simple form of a verb.
"demand that"后面的部分必须使用动词的一般式。
For example,
例如，
Our town is demanding that everyone stay at home.
我们的小镇现在要求每个人都待在家里。
The verb "stay" is the simple form of the verb.
"stay"这个动词用的是一般式。
It does not change when the subject is plural:
它在主语是复数的情况下没有发生改变：
The governor demanded that all citizens stay inside.
州长要求所有市民待在室内。
Another way we use "demand" these days is in talking about the "on-demand economy."
现在我们使用"demand"的另外一种情况是在讨论“按需经济”时。
That is the term used for internet-based businesses such as ride-sharing, meal delivery and online shopping which connect purchasers immediately and directly with goods and services.
它是一个专业词汇，应用于以互联网为基础的商业形式，例如拼车、送餐服务和网购，它们直接或者间接将买方和商品或者服务连接起来。
When you "demand" an Uber or Lyft car, it comes to you.
当你叫了优步或者来福车，它们就会过来为你服务。
To review, when someone "asks" you to do something, you usually have a choice: You can do it or not do it.
回顾一下，当有人"请求"你做事时，通常你是有选择权的：你可以做也可以不做。
When someone "demands" that you do something you might not be able to refuse.
当有人"要求"你做事时，你可能就不可以拒绝了。
And now, I will ask you to do something. Please send your questions about English to us by email: learningenglish@voanews.com.
现在，我要请求你做一件事。请把你有关英语学习的问题通过邮件发送给我们，邮箱是learningenglish@voanews.com。
And that's Ask a Teacher for this week.
以上就是本期《名师答疑》的全部内容。
I'm Jill Robbins.
我是吉尔·罗宾斯。
