单词 | information |
释义 | information information /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ aep /-fɚ-/ noun [U] (INFORMAL info) ► A2 facts about a situation, person, event, etc.: » Do you have any information about/on train times?» I read an interesting bit/piece of information in the newspaper.» For further information (= if you want to know more), please contact your local library.» [+ that] We have reliable information that a strike is planned next month.Thesaurus+: ↑Information and messagesWord partners for information• ♯find/♯gather/♯get/♯obtain information• ♯divulge/♯give/♯provide information• ♯additional/♯background/♯further information• ♯accurate/♯detailed/♯factual information• ♯relevant/♯useful/♯vital information• a ♯bit/♯piece of information• a ♯source of information• information ♯about/♯on/♯regarding/♯relating to sthWord Builder:–Nouns: informant, information, informer–Adjectives: informative, informed, uninformed–Verbs: inform, misinformCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. additional/background/fresh/full/further/new information» They requested some background information about the organization.-lu. basic/general/practical/sensitive/up-to-date information» The leaflet gives practical information about common childhood illnesses.-lu. accurate/detailed/factual/precise information» We had precise information about where the bomb would go off.-lu. good/relevant/useful/valuable/vital information» The research provided valuable information about what our customers want.-lu. classified/confidential/inside/public/secret information» She was accused of leaking confidential information.-lu. (the) information available» We have to make a decision based on the information available.–Types-lu. financial/genetic/medical/personal/technical information» The help files give you all the technical information you need.–Verbs-lu. find/gather/get/glean/have/obtain/receive/seek information» The police have obtained new information about the gang's activities.-lu. convey/disseminate/distribute/divulge/exchange/give/impart/pass on/provide/share information» He is not willing to divulge personal information about his clients.-lu. access/download/retrieve/save/store/transmit information» All the information is saved on my hard drive.-lu. contain information» The files contain information that could bring down the government.-lu. need/require information» Julie can give you any information you need.–Nouns-lu. a(n) amount/bit/piece/snippet of information» I've highlighted the key pieces of information in the document.-lu. a source of information» The internet is a useful source of information about second hand musical equipment.-lu. a wealth of information» The book contains a wealth of information about plants.-lu. access to information» The internet has given more people access to information they did not have before.-lu. information centre/desk/office/pack/service» If you need accommodation, go to the information desk.–Prepositions-lu. information about/on/regarding/relating to sth» We are looking for information regarding a burglary on Thursday night.-lu. for sb's information» I've enclosed a copy of the document for your information. • • • Extra Examples:» Please contact our agent in Spain for further information.» I went to several libraries to gather information about the scheme.» The police are appealing to the public for any information about the missing girl.» "Hello, I'd like some information about your flights to the USA, please."» Modern computers can hold huge amounts of information.Common mistake: information! Information does not have a plural form and cannot be used with a or an.! To talk about an amount of information, do not say 'informations', say information, some information or a lot of information:✗ I found a lot of useful informations on their website.» I found a lot of useful information on their website.! To talk about information in the singular, do not say 'an information', say a piece/bit of information:✗ Sue has just told me a useful information.» Sue has just told me a useful bit of information. |
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