"inquire of" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 向...询问

Definition

以正式的方式向某人询问信息、建议或决定。通常用在向特定人或权威请教时。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“inquire of” 很正式，多见于法律、商业及书面表达中。日常交流中更常用“ask”。通常后面接被询问的人（如“inquire of the manager”）。

Examples

I will inquire of the teacher about the homework.

我会**向老师询问**作业的情况。

Before making a decision, you should inquire of your supervisor.

在做决定前，你应该**向你的主管询问**。

He decided to inquire of the council about the new rules.

他决定**向委员会询问**新规定。

You may want to inquire of the HR department if you have benefit questions.

如果有福利问题，你可以**向人力资源部门咨询**。

The judge will inquire of both lawyers before making a ruling.

法官会在判决前**向两位律师询问**。

If you’re not sure, just inquire of reception when you arrive.

如果不确定，到达后**向前台询问**就行。