information /ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ noun Learner's definition of INFORMATION
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: knowledge that you get about someone or something : facts or details about a subject信息；情报；资料 -
They're working to collect/gather information about the early settlers in the region.他们在搜集本地区早期拓居者的资料。
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The pamphlet provides a lot of information on/about/concerning recent changes to the tax laws.这本宣传册提供了很多关于近期税法变更的信息。
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detailed/specific information详细/某方面的资料
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He gave the police false/misleading information about his background.他向警方提供了错误/误导性的个人背景资料。
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The conference will give us an opportunity to exchange/share information with other researchers.这次会议将给我们提供一个与其他研究人员交换/共享信息的机会。
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We can't make a decision until we have more/further/additional information.我们要有更多信息才能做决定。
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The tests have not yet uncovered any new information.这些检测仍未能发现任何新信息。
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I don't like having to reveal personal/private information when I fill in a job application.填工作申请表的时候，我不喜欢被迫透露个人/私密信息。
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He's accused of withholding useful/valuable/vital information.他被指控隐瞒有用/有价值/重要的信息。
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My information is [=I have been told, I understand] that he will be arriving early this evening.我听说他会在今天晚上早些时候到达。
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We enclose a price list for your information. [=to provide you with information that we think will interest you]我们附寄一张价目表以供你参考。
◊ The phrase for your information is sometimes used informally in speech when responding to an annoying statement or question by someone who has accused or blamed you wrongly.需要提醒你的是，需要说明的是（有时用于口语，回应对方错误的指责，非正式用法）
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US : a service that telephone users can call to find out the telephone number for a specified person or organization : directory assistance问讯台；电话号码查询台 — informational
/ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃənl̟/ adjective