inquire/ɪn'kwaɪər $ -'kwaɪr/

v. ask for information

v. [I; T] 询问，打听：[inquire about sth] I called to inquire about the tickets. 我打了电话询问票的情况。

◇[inquire + speech] “Which is the quickest way to the theatre?” she inquired. “去剧院最快的路怎么走?”她问道。

构词in- + quire

同根 acquire; require

用法英式英语还可写作enquire。