inquire

[US]/ɪnˈkwaɪə/
[UK]/ɪnˈkwaɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. 打听, 询问
Word Forms
过去式inquired
过去分词inquired
第三人称单数inquires
现在分词inquiring

Phrases & Collocations

inquire into

调查,探究

inquire about

询问,查问;打听

inquire of

询问;打听

inquire for

求见;要找

inquire after

v. 问候;询问起

Example Sentences

inquire into a matter

对某事进行调查

inquire into the extent of the corruption.

对腐败的程度进行调查

inquire a person's name

问一个人的姓名

inquire into thine own heart.

你扪心自问。

inquire a matter of sb.

向某人打听一件事

I'll inquire about the flights.

我将打听有关航班的情况。

We must inquire into the matter.

我们必须调查此事。

historically, ‘inquire’ is a by-form of ‘enquire’.

从历史的角度来说,inquire是enquire的次要形式。

will inquire how we can be of help;

将询问我们怎样才能帮上忙;

He inquired the way.

他问路。

inquire about trains to London

打听去伦敦的火车

I inquired the way to the station.

我打听去火车站怎么走。

I will inquire when to begin our lessons.

我要去问一下我们什么时候开始上课。

He inquired for the book in a bookstore.

他在书店查询那本书。

inquired where the books were kept;

询问这些书在哪里放着;

inquired about her health.

询问她的健康情况。

The lady inquired after your health.

这位女士问候你。

He inquired your telephone number.

他打听你的电话号码。

Real-world Examples

May I inquire about the departure time?

请问飞机都什么时候起飞?

Source: Tourism English Conversation Collection

I want you to have an inquiring mind.

我希望你有一个好奇、充满求知欲的心灵。

Source: Sophie's World (Original Version)

I inquired of him what he wanted.

我问他要什么。

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

It's the secretary's job to inquire about the flights for the manager.

为经理查询有关航班的情况是秘书的职责。

Source: Four-level vocabulary frequency weekly plan

" When will that be? " inquired the little prince.

“这会是什么时候呢?”

Source: The Little Prince

Shall you dread to be melted? inquired Annie.

“你害怕融化吗?”安妮问道。

Source: American Original Language Arts Volume 4

'Who was the woman? ' he inquired.

“那个女人是谁?”他问道。

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

" The key" ? the alchemist inquired politely.

" 钥匙呢?" 炼金术士礼貌地问。

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" You murdered Mysterio? " another person inquired.

“你杀害了神秘客?”另一个人盘问道。

Source: Spider-Man: No Way Home

" 'Oo does 'e look like? " Fleur inquired.

“他长得像谁?”芙蓉问道。

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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