Inquire 对比 Why run

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Inquire

正式 10000 以上（较少见） B1 verb

Why run

10000 以上（较少见）

最正式: Inquire

	Inquire	Why run
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/"]/	🇬🇧 //waɪ rʌn// 🇺🇸 //waɪ rʌn//
含义	问一下某事 to ask about something	询问某事为何发生或为何被做。 To ask why something is happening or being done.
例句	I called the school to inquire about the application process.	She paused to think, 'Why run when we can walk?'
语域	正式	中性
常见程度	10000 以上（较少见）	10000 以上（较少见）
CEFR 等级	B1	-
词性	verb
搭配	inquire about, inquire into, inquire if, inquire regarding, inquire as to	run for office, run a race, run errands, run a program, run a business
反义	ignore, disregard, ignore	-
常见错误	Using 'inquire' instead of 'require'., Confusing 'inquire' with 'enquire' (especially in British English)., Using 'inquire' without a specific subject (e.g., 'I want to inquire the details' instead of 'I want to inquire about the details').	Using 'run' in the wrong context, like assuming it only means to move quickly., Not understanding it can be rhetorical, implying disbelief., Confusing 'run' with other verbs that mean to operate.
用法说明	在正式场合使用“inquire”，例如商务或官方场合。在日常对话中不太常用，更倾向于使用“ask”。避免在非正式场合使用。 Use 'inquire' in formal contexts, such as business or official situations. It's less common in everyday conversation, where 'ask' is preferred. Avoid using it in informal settings.	当质疑某个行为的目的或原因时，使用“为什么跑”。它可以是正式的或非正式的，具体取决于上下文。 Use 'Why run' when questioning the purpose or reason behind an action. It can be formal or informal depending on the context.

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Agent Carter › S1 E1

But why run?

Why run

常见问题：Inquire 对比 Why run

Inquire和Why run 有什么区别？

Inquire: to ask about something Why run: To ask why something is happening or being done.

哪个更正式：Inquire和Why run？

Inquire 是其中最正式的。

能各给一个例子吗？

Inquire: I called the school to inquire about the application process. Why run: She paused to think, 'Why run when we can walk?'

我可以互换使用 Inquire和Why run 吗？

不总是。Inquire和Why run 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。