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enquired

UK //ɪnˈkwaɪəd//US //ɪnˈkwaɪərd//

词源

源自中古英语 enqueren,借自古法语 enquerre,最终来自拉丁语 inquirere(由 in- '进入' + quaerere '寻求' 组成)。

verb

❶ 询问,打听。指以礼貌或正式的方式提出问题,通常用于英式英语中,相当于美式英语中的 inquired。

“She enquired about the train schedule at the information desk.”

(她在问讯处询问了火车时刻表。)

“He enquired politely if he could borrow my book.”

(他礼貌地询问是否可以借我的书。)

同义词:asked, questioned, inquired

常见短语

enquire about — 询问某事的具体信息,常用于正式或礼貌的场合。

“Many students enquired about the scholarship program.”

(许多学生询问了奖学金项目的详情。)

enquire within — 常见于告示或招牌上,表示欲知详情请入内询问。

“The sign on the shop door said 'Enquire within for job opportunities'.”

(店铺门上的招牌写着'招聘信息请入内咨询'。)