| 释义 |
Phr V inquire after inquires, inquiring, inquired inquire after sb/sth formal to ask for information about someone or something, especially about someone's healthHe politely inquired after all her family.She phoned her sister to inquire after their mother's health.
inquire after sb/sth formal, especially BrE to ask how someone is or what they have been doing: Mr. Collins leaned over and inquired after Joe, who he hadn't seen in months.■ SIMILAR TO: ask after
inquire after (someone)To ask how someone is doing, especially regarding their health. Mother, if Gerald inquires after you, what should I tell him? inquire after someoneto ask about the well-being of someone. Jerry inquired after you when I saw him at the store today. I will inquire after his wife the next time I see him. inquire afterAsk about the health or condition of someone or something. For example, She was inquiring after you in particular. [c. 1600] inquire afterv. To ask about the health or condition of someone: My neighbor cordially inquired after my mother, who was in the hospital. |