query

【1】疑问，怀疑

 

【例】We have a number of queries that need clarifying.

我们有许多问题需要澄清。

 

【2】询问，澄清……疑问

 

【例】We wish to query the terms stated in your letter of 10th March.

我们想查清你方3月10日来信所列举的条件。

 

question

【1】问题

 

【例】That is why we brought up in our previous letter the question of currency in L/C for your consideration.

因此，我们上次去信中提出信用证的货币问题，请你方考虑。

 

【2】in question正被谈论的

 

多用作后置定语。

【例】Up to now we have not heard anything from them about the order in question.

到目前为止，我们没有接到他们关于该订货的任何消息。

 

【3】out of question毫无疑问

 

【例】It is obviously out of question to effect the shipment in May.

很明显，5月份交货没有问题。

 

【4】out of the question不可能

 

【例】It is out of the question to effect the shipment in May.

5月份交货是不可能的。

 

questionable

可疑的，有问题的

 

【例】That is really questionable behaviour in money matters.

那的确是在钱财问题上的可疑行为。