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send punitive expedition; ask for; provoke; discuss
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to send a punitive expedition against; to attack; to condemn
formalOften used in formal or military contexts to describe attacking an enemy or denouncing a target publicly.
The government decided to send troops to suppress the rebellion.
Everyone united to condemn this unethical behavior.
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These two countries frequently attack each other.
He wrote an article denouncing the scammer and revealing his true face.
Emperors in history often launched expeditions against the frontiers.
verb
to ask for; to beg; to request; to demand
neutralCommonly used in compounds like 'ask for advice', 'beg for food', or 'demand debt'.
He went to the neighbor's house to beg for a bowl of rice.
The creditor comes to the door every day to demand repayment.
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When you encounter something you don't understand, you should ask the teacher for advice.
We must demand justice for ourselves.
The thief knelt on the ground begging for mercy.
verb
to take (a wife); to marry
informalColloquial usage, specifically referring to a man taking a wife.
He got married last year.
He wants to find a wife to come home and take care of his parents.
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The young men in the village all go out of town to find wives.
In those days, it was hard for poor people to find wives.
He finally found a beautiful wife.
verb
to provoke; to incur; to invite; to court
neutralUsed to describe causing a reaction (dislike, affection) or inviting trouble onto oneself.
He always says things like that; it's really annoying.
This child is very likeable.
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Don't go asking for a snub.
He is asking for trouble.
In order to curry favor with the boss, he worked overtime until late.
verb
to discuss; to talk over
formalUsually found in formal compounds like 商讨, 探讨.
We need to sit down and discuss this proposal.
Experts and scholars are exploring how to solve environmental pollution.
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After many discussions, they finally reached a consensus.
This is worth our in-depth study and discussion.
Everyone please express their opinions on this issue for discussion.