How do you use "information" in a sentence?

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Q: What does "information" mean?

Facts or details about someone or something Information refers to facts, data, or knowledge communicated about a particular subject. It is an uncountable noun in English, so we say 'a piece of information' rather than 'an information.' Common collocations include 'gather information,' 'provide information,' and 'information technology.'

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Significado: Facts or details about someone or something

信息，情报，资料

información

情報、インフォメーション

정보, 안내

Information refers to facts, data, or knowledge communicated about a particular subject. It is an uncountable noun in English, so we say 'a piece of information' rather than 'an information.' Common collocations include 'gather information,' 'provide information,' and 'information technology.'

「information」指关于特定主题的事实、数据或知识。在英语中它是不可数名词，所以我们说「a piece of information」而不是「an information」。常见搭配包括「gather information」「provide information」和「information technology」。

«Information» se refiere a hechos, datos o conocimientos comunicados sobre un tema particular. Es un sustantivo incontable en inglés, por lo que decimos «a piece of information» en lugar de «an information». Las colocaciones comunes incluyen «gather information», «provide information» e «information technology».

「information」は、特定のテーマについて伝達される事実、データ、または知識を指します。英語では不可算名詞なので、「an information」ではなく「a piece of information」と言います。一般的なコロケーションには「gather information」「provide information」「information technology」があります。

information은 특정 주제에 대해 전달되는 사실, 데이터 또는 지식을 말합니다. 영어에서 불가산 명사이므로 'an information'이 아닌 'a piece of information'이라고 합니다. 일반적인 연어로는 'gather information'(정보를 수집하다), 'provide information'(정보를 제공하다), 'information technology'(정보 기술) 등이 있습니다.

Ejemplos

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欲了解更多信息，请访问我们的网站。
Para más información, visite nuestro sitio web.
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The police are gathering information about the incident.
警方正在收集有关此事件的信息。
La policía está recopilando información sobre el incidente.
警察はその事件についての情報を収集しています。
경찰이 그 사건에 대한 정보를 수집하고 있습니다.
This leaflet contains useful information for new students.
这本小册子包含对新生有用的信息。
Este folleto contiene información útil para nuevos estudiantes.
このリーフレットには新入生に役立つ情報が含まれています。
이 안내 책자에는 신입생에게 유용한 정보가 담겨 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'informare' meaning 'to give form to the mind, to instruct' (in- 'into' + forma 'form'). The idea was of shaping someone's understanding — literally putting form into their thoughts.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

The word 'information' comes from Latin 'informare' meaning 'to give form to the mind' or 'to instruct.' In the digital age, it has become central to describing the data-driven world, giving rise to terms like 'Information Age' and 'information overload.'

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