inform、announce、notify的区别
inform
强调向某人提供信息,语气中性且正式,可用于书面或口语。
announce
强调公开地宣告某件重要事情,常用于正式或公众场合。
notify
语气比 inform 更正式,通常用于官方或书面通知,多与法律或商业场景有关。
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Word | 语气正式度 | 告知方式 | 对象范围 |
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inform | 中性、正式 | 口头或书面皆可 | 个体或群体 |
announce | 正式且公开 | 通常为公开发表 | 公众/媒体 |
notify | 非常正式、常书面 | 多用于书面,常涉及责任/程序 | 个人或特定对象 |
❌ The company informed a new project to the public.
✅ The company announced a new project to the public.
❌ I will notify you that I’m coming.
✅ I will inform you that I’m coming.
Which verb is best for a public speech?
A. inform
B. notify
C. announce
Which is more commonly used in official letters?
A. inform
B. notify
C. announce
Choose the correct sentence:
A. She announced me about the change.
B. She informed me about the change.
Extended Words
- proclaim(郑重宣布)
- declare(正式声明)
- report(报告)
Tip 记忆提示:announce 面向大众,inform 面向个人,notify 多用于正式书面。