“查访”常见的英文表达有 inquire around、make inquiries 或 investigate by making inquiries ,具体使用可根据语境和表达习惯选择:
inquire around:强调通过向周围人询问来获取信息,以完成“查访”这一行为。例如:The detective inquired around the neighborhood to find clues about the missing person.(侦探在附近区域查访,寻找关于失踪人员的线索。 )
make inquiries:较为正式和书面,突出主动询问、调查以获取所需信息的过程。例如:The police are making inquiries into the recent theft case.(警方正在对最近的盗窃案进行查访。 )
investigate by making inquiries:更清晰地表达通过询问、调查的方式来探究事情真相,强调“查访”的调查性质。例如:The journalists decided to investigate by making inquiries about the corruption scandal.(记者们决定通过查访来调查这起腐败丑闻。 )