英语词汇“inquire”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	inquire
释义	in·quire verb also en·quire \ə̇nˈkwī(ə)r, -īə\ (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English enquiren, inqueren, inquiren, alteration (influenced by Latin inquirere to inquire) of enqueren, from Old French enquerre, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin inquaerere, alteration (influenced by Latin quaerere to seek, ask) of Latin inquirere, from in- in- (II) + -quirere (from quaereṛe) *transitive verb* 1. : to ask about or ask : seek to know by asking or questioning < some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate — Thomas Gray > < inquired the way to the station > < inquired what the weather was likely to be > 2. a. : to search or search into : investigate, examine < failed to inquire the limits of what can be said — Allen Tate > b. archaic : to search or ask for — often used with out c. obsolete : interrogate, question *intransitive verb* 1. : to put a question : seek for truth or information by questioning : ask < inquired about the horses — American Guide Series: Louisiana > 2. : to make investigation or inquiry : engage in study or scrutiny — often used with into < their right to inquire into the activities of the teachers > < inquire briefly into the effect that comes from the combination of phrases — E.K.Brown > Synonyms: see ask • - inquire after
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