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打听
dǎting
Main
English Definitionto ask about; to make some inquiries; to ask around
Simplified Script打听
Traditional Script打聽
Part of Speech(动) verb
Sample Sentences
  • 我一直在（多方）打听这件事。
    I've been making (some) inquiries (ie trying to find out) about it.
  • ｀怎样申请许可证？＇｀你得到问讯处打听。＇
    `How do I apply for this licence?' `You want inquiries.'
  • 她在当地的旅馆询问打听，得知罗切斯特太太在一天夜间点火烧着了房子。
    Making inquiries at the local inn, she discovers that Mrs. Rochester one night succeeded in setting the house on fire.
  • 我很想听听可能会发生什么变动，但是（关于这一点）不管怎么打听，他们就是不说。
    I wanted to hear about possible changes, but I couldn't draw them (on that).
  • 我不愿他们打听我的私事。
    I don't want them prying into my affairs.
  • 待售：一把小的黑色扶手椅。请进屋打听。
    For sade: small black armchair. Enquire within.

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