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单词 inform
释义

inform ​‌‌‌

​verb transitive
UK /ɪnˈfɔː(r)m/
Other entries for this word
in-form adjective
inform on phrasal verb
I/we regret to inform/tell you that phrase
inform against phrasal verb at inform on
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyinform
he/she/itinforms
present participleinforming
past tenseinformed
past participleinformed
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to officially tell someone something, or to give them information about something

    We will inform you in writing if your application has been successful.

    inform someone of/about something:

    Please inform us of any changes in your circumstances.

    inform someone (that):

    Parents were informed that the school was closing.

    inform someone as to how/what/when etc:

    I haven’t been informed as to whether he’s coming or not.

    be reliably informed (=have information that you are sure is correct):

    I’ve been reliably informed that the delivery will arrive tomorrow.

    be fully informed (=be told all the details about something):

    The President has been fully informed of developments.

    Synonyms and related words
    To announce something officially or formally
    announce
    inform
    declare
  2. 2
    ​formalto influence something such as an opinion, attitude, or style

    His poetry is deeply informed by the experience of poverty.

    Synonyms and related words
    To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes
    influence
    decide
    lead to
phrasal verbs
inform on

inform ​‌‌‌

​verb transitive
US /ɪnˈfɔrm/
Other entries for this word
in-form adjective
inform on phrasal verb
I/we regret to inform/tell you that phrase
inform against phrasal verb at inform on
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyinform
he/she/itinforms
present participleinforming
past tenseinformed
past participleinformed
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to officially tell someone something, or to give them information about something

    We will inform you in writing if your application has been successful.

    inform someone of/about something:

    Please inform us of any changes in your circumstances.

    inform someone (that):

    Parents were informed that the school was closing early.

    inform someone as to how/what/when etc.:

    I haven’t been informed as to whether he’s coming or not.

    be reliably informed (=have information that you are sure is correct):

    I’ve been reliably informed that the delivery will arrive tomorrow.

    be fully informed (=be told all the details about something):

    The President has been fully informed of the recent developments.

    Synonyms and related words
    To announce something officially or formally
    announce
    inform
    declare
  2. 2
    ​formalto influence something such as an opinion, attitude, or style

    His poetry is deeply informed by the experience of poverty.

    Synonyms and related words
    To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes
    influence
    decide
    lead to
phrasal verbs
inform on
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