enquiry
UK/in'kwaiәri/US
IELTSB1
Definitions
n.
A question or request for information (chiefly British spelling, esp. for everyday questions)
询问，查询（主要为英式拼写，尤指日常询问）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedBritish spelling variant of inquiry, traditionally reserved for the everyday 'question' sense rather than a formal investigation. Same root quaerere, 'seek.'
Root quir still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.make an enquiry提出咨询
- 2.general enquiries一般咨询
- 3.enquiry desk咨询台
Example Sentences
- 1.
I sent an enquiry about the room rates.
- 2.
Please direct all enquiries to the front desk.