request
noun uk/rɪˈkwest/ us/rɪˈkwest/
B1 [ C or U ]（礼貌、正式的）要求，请求
the act of politely or officially asking for something
They received hundreds of requests for more information. 数以百计的人要求他们提供更多的信息。
[ + to infinitive ] The boss refused our request to leave work early. 老板拒绝了我们早下班的请求。
The clause was added to the contract at Carlos's request (= because Carlos asked for this). 这一条款是在卡洛斯的要求下添加到合同中的。
An application form will be sent to you on request (= if you ask). 申请表格承索即寄。
Compare: order noun (INSTRUCTION)
[ C ]点播的歌（或节目等）
a song or something similar that someone has asked to be included in a show or on the radio
The next song is a request from/for Roz in Oxford. 下面这首歌是牛津的罗兹点播的／为托特里奇的罗兹点播的。
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- Her request for time off work was denied.
- He graciously acceded to our request.
- My request for help was met with silence.
- We have been inundated with requests for help.
- The management has adopted a more pliant position, and has agreed to listen to the staff's requests.
request
verb [ T ] formal uk/rɪˈkwest/ us/rɪˈkwest/
B1 （礼貌、正式的）要求，请求
to ask for something politely or officially
[ + that ] We requested that the next meeting be held on a Friday. 我们要求下次会议星期五举行。
[ + obj + to infinitive ] Visitors are requested not to walk on the grass. 要求游客们不要践踏草地。
I requested a taxi for eight o'clock. 我要了一辆出租车，8点过来。
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- Additionally , we request a deposit of $200 in advance.
- Passengers are requested to check in two hours before the flight.
- Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by twelve noon.
- One regular customer always requests a plate of chips with his sandwich.
- The couple have requested a special dispensation from the Church to allow them to marry.