单词 | call for sth |
释义 | ☞ call call for sthphrasal verb (especially journalism尤用于新闻) to ask publicly for sth to happen(公开)要求◆the group called for the immediate release of the hostages.该组织要求立即释放人质。◆the opposition is calling for the prime minister to resign.反对派正要求首相辞职。 ➡ see also call → request noun call for sthphrasal verb (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (of a situation) to need sth or cause sb to need sth(形势)需要◆the situation calls for prompt action.目前的形势需要立即采取行动。◆'i've been promoted.' 'this calls for a celebration!'“我升职了。”“那得庆祝一下!”ⓘ call for sth is mainly used to talk about what is needed as a result of a particular situation, especially in the phrase this calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking. * call for sth 主要指在特定的形势需要做某事,尤用于短语 this calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking (那得庆祝一下/喝一杯;那需要耐心/新的思维方式)。 call for sth to demand or need sth 要求;需要: ◇the crisis calls for immediate action. 事态严重,要马上采取行动。◇this calls for a celebration! 这就该庆贺一下啦! |
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