informs; informed; informing
informs; informed; informing
Learner's definition of INFORM
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: to give information to (someone)通知;告知 [+ object]
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The book will entertain and inform you.这本书将兼具趣味性和知识性。
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The arresting officer failed to inform the suspect of his rights.执行逮捕的警官没有告知嫌疑犯应有的权利。
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He failed to inform the suspect that he had the right to remain silent.他没有告知那个嫌疑犯他有权保持沉默。
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We haven't yet been informed of/about her decision.我们还没有得知她的决定。
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Frequent reports from the battlefield kept the general informed about how the attack was progressing.战报频传使将军掌握了进攻的进展情况。
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I am sorry to have to inform [=tell] you that your flight has been delayed.我不得不很抱歉地通知您,您的航班延误了。
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[+ object] formal : to be or provide the essential quality of (something) : to be very noticeable in (something)赋特征于;渗透
inform on
[phrasal verb] also inform against inform on/against (someone)
: to give information about the secret or criminal activity of (someone) to the police告发;告密