inform

US /ɪnˈfɔːrm/
UK /ɪnˈfɔːrm/
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1.

告知, 通知

give (someone) facts or information; tell

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Please inform me of any changes.
请告知我任何变动。
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The police were called to inform the family of the accident.
警方被召来告知家属事故情况。
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2.

影响, 指导

give an essential or formative principle or quality to

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His experiences informed his later work.
他的经历影响了他后来的作品。
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The theory informs the practice.
理论指导实践。
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