He inquired whether there had been any messages for him.他询问是否有留给他的口信。He was so impressed that he inquired the young shepherd's name.他深受震动，就问那个年轻的牧羊人叫什么名字。The pilot inquired about the weather condition.这飞行员查问天气情况....
He got himself into a frightful muddle...他把自己卷进了一个不可收拾的乱摊子。My father was unable to talk about the war, it was so frightful.我父亲没法谈论那场战争，那太可怕了。How frightful to have a husband who snores!有一个发鼾声的丈夫多讨厌啊！What frightful gossips...