inform
/ɪnˈfɔːm/ · /ɪnˈfɔːrm/
CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #2941 in the learning path
通知；告知
Definitions
v. To give someone facts or tell them about something.
通知；告知
v. To provide knowledge that shapes a decision, opinion, or approach.
影响；为……提供依据
Example
Please inform the receptionist if you lose your key.
如果你弄丢了钥匙，请告知接待员。
Reliable research should inform government decisions about how to allocate funding for public health services.
政府决定如何分配公共卫生服务资金时，应以可靠的研究为依据。
Collocations
- inform someone of something
- keep someone informed
- inform policy
Word family
- information (n.)
- informative (adj.)
- informed (adj.)
Synonyms
- notify
- tell
Usage tip
告知某人某事用inform sb of/about sth。
FAQ
- What does inform mean?
- To give someone facts or tell them about something. To provide knowledge that shapes a decision, opinion, or approach.
- How is inform pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈfɔːm/, US /ɪnˈfɔːrm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
