enquiry
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ · /ɪnˈkwaɪri/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4137 in the learning path
询问；咨询
Definitions
n. A question or request for information.
询问；咨询
n. An organised attempt to discover facts about a matter.
调查；查究
Example
The receptionist answered my enquiry about the opening hours.
接待员回答了我关于营业时间的询问。
A public enquiry into the transport project could help explain why construction costs rose so sharply.
对该交通项目开展公开调查，有助于解释建设成本为何大幅上涨。
Collocations
- make an enquiry
- enquiry about
- public enquiry
- enquiry desk
Word family
- enquire (v.)
- enquirer (n.)
Synonyms
- inquiry
- query
- investigation
Usage tip
可数名词，复数enquiries；美式通常写inquiry。
FAQ
- What does enquiry mean?
- A question or request for information. An organised attempt to discover facts about a matter.
- How is enquiry pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/, US /ɪnˈkwaɪri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
