inform about〔of〕(v.+prep.)
将…告知(某人) tell sb about sb/sth
▲inform sb about〔of〕 sth You ought to inform the police about that man who's been hiding in the bushes outside your gate.那人一直藏在你门外的矮树丛中,你应该把这情况告诉警察。
We shall inform you of the date of the delegation's arrival.我们将把代表团到达的日期通知你。
◇ 用于be ～ed结构
Why wasn't I informed of her arrival?为什么不告诉我她来了?
inform against〔on〕(v.+prep.)
向…负责人告发… tell sb in charge about sb
▲inform against〔on〕 sth The smuggler was finally obliged to inform against his boss.那个走私犯最后不得不告发他的首领。
When he was doing underground work he was arrested because a renegade informed against him.他做地下工作时,曾因叛徒告密而被捕。
句型例句
用作及物动词
▲S+～+pron./n.
If you saw the accident please inform the police.如果你看见那次事故的发生,请你报告警察。
If you know the answer, inform me.如果你知道答案,告诉我。
用作双宾动词
▲S+～+pron./n.+wh-to-v
Please inform us how to find Dr. Brown's house.请告诉我们怎样才能找到布朗医生的家。
Can you inform me when to begin our final examination?你能告诉我们什么时候期终考试吗?
▲S+～+pron./n.+that/wh-clause
I informed him that he must start at twelve o'clock.我通知他必须12点钟出发。
We regret to inform you that we cannot help you.我们很遗憾地通知您,我们无法帮助您。
Can you inform me where he lives?你能告诉我他住在哪里吗?
Can you inform me what I am to do?你能告诉我应做何事吗?
◇ 用于be ～ed结构
I was informed that my son had been admitted into that college.我得到通知说,我的儿子被那个学院录取了。
