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 in·quire /ɪnˈkwaɪr/
 (vi.)詢問;調查(vt.)問,打聽;調查

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 In·quire v. i. [imp. & p. p. Inquired p. pr. & vb. n. Inquiring.]  [Written also enquire.]
 1. To ask a question; to seek for truth or information by putting queries.
    We will call the damsel, and inquire.   --Gen. xxiv. 57.
    Then David inquired of the Lord yet again. And the Lord answered him.   --1 Sam. xxiii. 4.
 2. To seek to learn anything by recourse to the proper means of knowledge; to make examination.
 And inquire
 Gladly into the ways of God with man.   --Miltom.
 Note: ☞ This word is followed by of before the person asked; as, to inquire of a neighbor. It is followed by concerning, after, or about, before the subject of inquiry; as, his friends inquired about or concerning his welfare. “Thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.” --Eccl. vii. 10. It is followed by into when search is made for particular knowledge or information; as, to inquire into the cause of a sudden death. It is followed by for or after when a place or person is sought, or something is missing. “Inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus.” --Acts ix. 11.

 In·quire, v. t.
 1. To ask about; to seek to know by asking; to make examination or inquiry respecting.
    Having thus at length inquired the truth concerning law and dispense.   --Milton.
    And all obey and few inquire his will.   --Byron.
 2. To call or name. [Obs.]
 Syn: -- To ask; question. See Question.
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 inquire
      v 1: inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had
           to ask directions several times" [syn: ask, enquire]
      2: have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who
         had built this beautiful church" [syn: wonder, enquire]
      3: conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district
         attorney's office investigated reports of possible
         irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the
         rich old lady" [syn: investigate, enquire]