find out by inquiry; learn through investigation
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to find out by inquiry; to learn through investigation or inquiry
formalOften used in formal, written contexts such as news reports or official documents. Implies obtaining information through active inquiry rather than passive reception.
Jì记
zhě者
cóng从
yǒu有
guān关
fāng方
miàn面
tàn探
xī悉
，
gāi该
xiàng项
mù目
yǐ已
huò获
dé得
pī批
zhǔn准
。
Reporters learned from relevant parties that the project has been approved.
Jīng经
tàn探
xī悉
，
shì事
gù故
yuán原
yīn因
xì系
shè设
bèi备
lǎo老
huà化
suǒ所
zhì致
。
Investigation revealed that the cause of the accident was equipment aging.
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Wǒ我
men们
tàn探
xī悉
tā他
jí即
jiāng将
lí离
kāi开
gōng公
sī司
。
We found out through inquiry that he is leaving the company soon.