late 14c., "act of informing," from Old French informacion, enformacion "information, advice, instruction," from Latin informationem (nominative informatio) "outline, concept, idea," noun of action from past participle stem of informare (see inform). Meaning "knowledge communicated" is from mid-15c. Information technology attested from 1958. Information revolution from 1969.
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1. The room was quiet; no one volunteered any further information.
房间很安静，无人主动提供更多的信息。
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2. As mentioned earlier, the University supplements this information with an interview.
如前所述，大学将通过面试对这一信息进行补充。
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3. If you'd like more information, ring the Hotline on 414 3929.
如果想了解更多信息，请拨打热线电话4143929。
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4. The material consisted only of already published, unclassified information.
这份材料里只有一些已公开的、非保密性质的信息。
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5. Information is called up at the push of a button.
