inquiry
noun (UK also enquiry) uk/ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/ us/ˈɪŋ.kwɚ.i/
(QUESTION)
B1 [ C or U ]询问，打听
(the process of asking) a question
I've been making inquiries about/into the cost of a round-the-world ticket. 我一直在打听环球游的票价。
formal Inquiry into the matter is pointless - no one will tell you anything. 打听这件事没有用——没有人会告诉你。
- More examples
- Who will be leading the inquiry into the accident?
- The inquiry found evidence of serious misapplication of funds.
- The nomination of Judge Watkins as head of the inquiry was a surprise.
- There is to be an official inquiry into the incident.
- A new team of detectives were called in to conduct a fresh inquiry.
(PROCESS)
C2 [ C ]调查，查究
an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened
a judicial inquiry 司法调查
Citizens have demanded a full inquiry into the government's handling of the epidemic. 公众要求全面调查政府对这场传染病的处置是否得当。