inquire

动词

1. 1

   询问、打听、问较正式

   She called the office to inquire about the job opening.

   她打电话到办公室询问那个职缺的事。

2. 2

   查究、调查常与 into 连用

   The committee will inquire into the cause of the accident.

   委员会将调查这场事故的原因。

3. 3

   问候、关心常与 after 连用

   He always inquires after my mother when we meet.

   我们见面时他总会问候我母亲。