"We are also asking donor governments for an additional $5 million to be able to respond to this latest emergency."

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And now Milton's in the position of asking, "What for? What's this all about? Look what happened to Edward King.

现在弥尔顿在问，“为了什么？，这都是为了什么？，看看爱德华·金。

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Again, this is basically just asking the other person if they will do something for you.

同样的，这一句型仅仅是询问其他人是否愿意为你做某事。

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Indeed, Mallya has extended an olive branch to employees this week asking for their support in getting the company operational once more.

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This would be paid for by asking staff earning more than this to make higher contributions.

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If he keeps going it may just be time for this smart young man to go asking George Bailey for a job.

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