inquire

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Hỏi, tra hỏi

BrE /ɪnˈkwaɪər/ AmE /ɪnˈkwaɪr/

verb en → vi

1 ASK [T + obj] A2

Hỏi, tra hỏi

to ask for information or details about something

  • inquire about sth

Collocations inquire about a job · inquire about prices

  • She inquired about the opening hours.

    Cô ấy đã hỏi về giờ mở cửa.

2 SEARCH [T + obj] B1

Tra cứu, điều tra

to make a formal investigation into something

  • inquire into sth

Collocations inquire into the matter · inquire into a crime

  • The police are inquiring into the incident.

    Cảnh sát đang điều tra vụ việc.

3 REQUEST [T + obj] B1

Yêu cầu, xin

to ask for something formally or politely

  • inquire for sth

Collocations inquire for a reservation · inquire for information

  • He inquired for a table at the restaurant.

    Anh ấy đã yêu cầu một bàn tại nhà hàng.