| 单词 | inform |
| 释义 | Word family noun informant information informer misinformation disinformation adjective informative ≠ uninformative informed ≠ uninformed verb inform misinform adverb informatively in·form /ɪnˈfɔːm $ -ɔːrm/ ●●○ S3 W3 verb [transitive] formal 1 TELLto officially tell someone about something or give them information 〔正式〕通知，告知〔某人〕 They decided to inform the police 他们决定通知警察。inform somebody about/of something Please inform us of any change of address as soon as possible. 地址如有变更，请尽早通知我们。inform somebody (that) We regret to inform you that your application has been rejected. 我们很遗憾地通知你，你的申请未被接受。► see thesaurus at tell2 formalEFFECT/INFLUENCE to influence someone’s attitude or opinion 影响〔某人的态度或观点〕 Her experience as a refugee informs the content of her latest novel. 她的难民经历影响了她最新小说的内容。3 inform on/against somebody phrasal verb formal PMSCPto tell the police or an enemy information about someone that will harm them 告发，检举 He denied that he had ever informed on his neighbours. 他否认曾告发他的邻居。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusinform• Her style is informed by the writings of Kafka, Artaud, and Beckett.• Doctors should inform patients about the possible side effects of any drugs they prescribe.• Do you think we ought to inform the police?• I am sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.• You should inform your bank of any change of address.inform somebody about/of something• The bank never informed us of how the money was being invested.From Longman Business Dictionaryinformin‧form /ɪnˈfɔːm-ɔːrm/ verb [transitive] to formally or officially tell someone about something or give them informationinform somebody (that)We regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.inform somebody of/about somethingThe firm’s US partners were informed of the planned cuts last week.→ See Verb tableOrigin inform (1300-1400) Old French enformer, from Latin informare “to give shape to”, from forma; → FORM1in·form verbChineseSyllable someone officially Business Corpus give something to or about tell |
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