in·for·ma·tionOx3000 key_LCEFR_A1_LOPAL_ONETM
BrE/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/NAmE/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃn/
(also informal info)
n.
noun
[uncountable]
1.Ox3000 key_SCEFR_A1_S facts or details about sb/sth 信息；消息；情报；资料
  • a piece of information
    一则消息
  • a source of information
    消息来源
  • More detailed information is not yet available.
    尚无更多详细信息。
  • background information
    背景信息
  • to collect/gather/obtain/receive information
    收集／搜集／获取／接收信息
  • to provide/give/share/pass on information
    提供／给予／分享／传递信息
  • information about sb/sth
    How can I get information about enrolling on the course?
    我如何能获得注册这个课程的信息？
  • information on sb/sth
    For further information on the diet, write to us at this address.
    如欲了解关于这种饮食法的详情，请写信到这个地址与我们联络。
  • Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest.
    我们得到的情报是，警察不久就要逮捕人了。
  • for the information of sb
    This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers.
    这张传单是印制给我们的顾客参考的。
  • an information desk
    问询处
-> see also FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
2. (NAmE, informal)
= DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES
3. data that is processed, stored or sent by a computer （计算机上的）数据，信息
  • Algorithms are essential to the way computers process information.
    算法对计算机处理信息至关重要。
4. what is represented by a particular arrangement or sequence of things （特定排列或顺序所代表的）信息
  • the transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA
    遗传信息从脱氧核糖核酸到核糖核酸的传递
IDIOMS
for information ˈonly
written on documents that are sent to sb who needs to know the information in them but does not need to deal with them （文件）仅供参考
for your inforˈmation
1. (abbr. FYI or fyi)
= FOR INFORMATION ONLY at INFORMATION
2. (informal) used to tell sb that they are wrong about sth （指出对方弄错）需要提醒你的是，需要说明的是
  • For your information, I don't even have a car.
    你要知道，我连汽车都没有。
-> more at MINE n.
in·for·ma·tion·al
BrE/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃənl/NAmE/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃənl/
adj.
[only before noun]
  • the informational content of a book
    书的信息性内容
  • the informational role of the media
    媒体传递信息的作用