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The journalist had to ask a difficult question about the budget.

(Chinese) 记者不得不询问一个关于预算的难题。

Don't be afraid to ask for directions if you get lost in the city.

(Chinese) 如果你在城市里迷路了，别害怕向人问路。

I'll ask my supervisor if I can take Friday off.

(Chinese) 我会问问我的主管周五能不能请假。

He asked her to dance as the band started playing a slow song.

(Chinese) 当乐队开始演奏慢歌时，他邀请她跳舞。