to inform
01
通知, 告知
to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner
Ditransitive: to inform sb of sth | to inform sb about sth
例子
The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam schedule and its format.
老师通知了学生们即将到来的考试时间表及其格式。
The news anchor will inform the public of the latest developments in the ongoing investigation.
新闻主播将向公众通报正在进行的调查的最新进展。
02
告知, 影响
to characterize or influence a style, behavior, opinion, etc.
Transitive: to inform a style or behavior
例子
The cultural heritage of the region informs the architecture of its buildings.
该地区的文化遗产影响其建筑的风格。
Her love for vintage fashion informs her personal style, often incorporating retro elements into her outfits.
她对复古时尚的热爱塑造了她的个人风格，经常将复古元素融入她的服装中。
例子
Under pressure from law enforcement, the accomplice eventually decided to inform on the criminal organization.
在执法部门的压力下，同谋最终决定告发犯罪组织。
The prisoner was promised reduced sentence in exchange for informing on his fellow inmates.
囚犯被承诺以减少刑期来换取告发他的狱友。
词汇树
informatory
informer
misinform
inform
form
