When the man walked past, we took the opportunity 
to inquire the way to the hotel.
當那個人走過去時，我們趁機詢問了去旅館的路。
 

 I’m calling to inquire about the job openings you 
advertised in the newspaper.
我打電話來是想詢問貴公司報上徵人的廣告。

I inquired why she didn’t tell me the truth in the first 
place.
我問她為何不一開始就說實話。
 

 The police are inquiring into the financial dealings 
between the two firms.
警方正調查這兩家公司彼此的財務往來。

Rachel inquired after her grandmother.
瑞秋問候她祖母的健康狀況。
 

Rachel inquired after her grandmother’s health.
瑞秋問候她祖母的健康狀況。

 I’m calling to inquire about the job openings you 
advertised in the newspaper.
我打電話來是想詢問貴公司報上徵人的廣告。

My boss thought my report was too lengthy, so I had to cut it short at his request.
老闆認為我的報告過於冗長，所以我只好應他要求把報告裁短一些。

For those who are interested in this investment, we have a lot of booklets on request. 
對於本投資有興趣的人，我們準備了許多小冊子備索。

May we request the honor of your presence at our gathering?
我們可否有此榮幸邀您出席我們的聚會？

Since the holiday is drawing near, I request that the meeting (should) be put off until sometime next month.
由於假期在即，我要求會議延到下個月其他時間另行召開。

Please refer to our catalog for a complete list of our products.
我們完整的商品明細請參照我們的型錄。

It was Helen’s job to catalog all of the merchandise.
海倫的職務是替所有的商品編目。

Gina’s accessories matched her purple silk gown 
perfectly. 
吉娜的配件和她的紫色絲質禮服極為相襯。

The boutique around the corner sells jewelry and 
other fashion accessories. 
街角那家精品店販售珠寶和其他的流行時尚配件。

Liver, a kind of accessory organ, helps the digestive 
system work properly, but doesn’t get access to food.
肝臟是一種輔助器官，它可以幫助消化系統正常運作，但並
沒有接觸到食物。

The beautiful pictures of the Italian countryside in 
the travel brochure tempted us to go on vacation 
there.
旅行手冊上義大利鄉下的美麗照片讓我們很想去那裡度假。

This computer keyboard is designed to reduce wrist strain.
這組電腦鍵盤是專門為減少手腕壓力所設計的。

This camera is the most important piece of equipment I have.
這臺相機是目前我擁有最重要的一項配備。

We are awaiting another chance to try again.
我們正在等候另一次嘗試的機會。

We are waiting for another chance to try again.
我們正在等候另一次嘗試的機會。

Oliver wrote a brief message in reply to his customer’s email.
奧利佛寫了一封簡訊來回覆他客戶的電子郵件。

When the manager asked Ray whether he had finished the work, he replied,“ Not yet.”
當經理問雷他工作做完了沒，他回答：『還沒。』

Have you replied to Alan’s letter yet?
你回艾倫的信了沒？

Regarding this issue, I'd like to hear your opinions.
針對這件事，我想聽聽諸位的意見。

What do you think of this automotive supplier?
你認為這家汽車供應商如何？

Economic diplomacy has been a key component of India’s foreign policy.
經濟外交一直以來都是印度外交政策重要的一部分。

The company made and sold computer components to various manufacturers in Asia.
這間公司製造和販賣電腦零件給亞洲不同的製造商。

Jason works as a sales manager for a company that sells automotive component parts.
傑森在一間銷售汽車零件的公司擔任業務經理。

The company used to be a leading supplier of educational software.
這間公司過去是教學軟體的主供應商。

There have been various solutions to the problem.
這個問題有各式各樣的解決辦法。