| 词组 | enquire |
| 释义 | enquire If you inquire or enquire about something, you ask for information about it. There is no difference in meaning between these words. Inquire is more common, especially in American English. We inquired about the precise circumstances surrounding the arrest. I enquired about the scenery and Beaumont told me it was being built in a carpenter's shop in Waterloo. You can use inquire or enquire with a 'wh'-clause. She inquired how Ibrahim was getting on. I enquired what the matter was. In writing, inquire and enquire are sometimes used in quote structures. 'Anything you need?' inquired the girl. 'Who compiles these reports?' Philip enquired. ◊ WARNING You do not use these verbs with a direct object. You do not say, for example, 'He inquired her if she was well'. ◊ 'ask' Inquire and enquire are fairly formal words. In conversation, people usually use ask. Ask can be used with or without a direct object. She asked about his work. I asked him what he wanted. |
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