inquire verb
or chiefly British enquire /ɪnˈkwajɚ/ inquires; inquired; inquiring
or chiefly British enquire /ɪnˈkwajɚ/ inquires; inquired; inquiring
Learner's definition of INQUIRE
somewhat formal
: to ask for information询问;打听 [no object]
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usually + about [+ object]
inquire after
[phrasal verb] inquire after (someone or something)
: to ask for information about (someone or something)打听;问候
inquire into
[phrasal verb] inquire into (something)
: to gather or collect information about (something)调查;探究
inquire of
[phrasal verb] inquire of (someone) formal
: to ask (someone) a question询问(某人);向(某人)打听
— inquirer
noun, plural inquirers [count]