n. 要求( request的名词复数 ); 需要; 所请求的事物; 申请书

v. （下级对上级的）请求( request的第三人称单数 ); 请求得到; 索取; 邀请[常接不定式或从句]

n a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

n the verbal act of requesting

v express the need or desire for; ask for

v ask (a person) to do something

v inquire for (information)