inform

inform

中文翻译：

动词：通知、告知、报告、使了解、提供信息

形容词：知情的、消息灵通的、见多识广的

名词：通知、情报、消息

词语辨析：

inform和tell都可以表示“告知”之意，但tell更常用于人对人之间的口头通知，inform则更常用于正式或书面的通知。

词汇扩充：

informant（名词）：通知人、提供情报者

information（名词）：信息、情报

informed（形容词）：了解情况的、有知识的

近义词：

notify、advise、alert、brief

反义词：

misinform、deceive、mislead

《柯林斯词典》（Collins Dictionary）定义：

inform (verb)

1. If someone informs on another person, they give information about them to the police or other authorities.
2. If you inform someone of something, you tell them about it.
3. If someone or something informs a situation, they are a characteristic or result of it.
4. If something informs a piece of writing or a work of art, it is an important influence on it.

inform (adjective)

【只作定语】

1. Informed opinions or decisions are made after careful thought and consideration of the facts.

《牛津词典》（Oxford Dictionary）定义：

inform (verb)

1. Give (someone) facts or information; tell.
2. Be a characteristic of; be present in.
3. Act as an encyclopedic or authoritative source.

inform (adjective)

【only before noun】

1. Having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation.

用法：

1. I wanted to inform you that the meeting has been postponed. (动词)

2. His informed opinion on the matter is highly valued. (形容词)

3. She is a reliable informant for the intelligence agency. (名词)

例句：

1. Please inform me if there are any changes to the schedule.
2. The police were informed of the suspicious activity.
3. She informed her parents about her decision to study abroad.
4. The local newspaper informed the public about the upcoming event.
5. His extensive travels have made him well-informed about different cultures.
6. He is an informant for the investigative journalist.
7. They received information about the new product launch.
8. She relies on various informants within the company to gather intelligence.
9. The government informed the public of the new safety regulations.
10. The doctor informed the patient about the potential side effects of the medication.
11. I am writing to inform you that your application has been approved.
12. She is known for her informed opinions on environmental issues.
13. The book is an informative guide to the history of ancient civilizations.
14. The journalist's informative article shed light on the political situation.
15. He has a reputation for being well-informed and up-to-date on current affairs.
16. The news informed their decision to cancel the event.
17. Her experiences abroad have informed her perspective on international relations.
18. The local culture informs the design of their traditional clothing.
19. His passion for art informs his creative process.
20. The philosophy of existentialism informed his writing style.