词汇 | call for |
释义 | call for [phrasal verb] 1 call for (something) a : to say or demand publicly that something is needed or should be done号召;呼吁;倡议 The opposition has called for an investigation.反对派要求进行调查。 The government has called for [=asked for] calm and restraint.政府呼吁保持冷静和克制。 b : to indicate that something is needed or should be done规定;要求 The plan calls for three windows to be added.这个规划要求增加三扇窗户。 You've won! That calls for a celebration! [=we should celebrate because you've won]你赢啦!我们得庆祝一下! c : to require or demand (something) as necessary or proper需要;要求 The job calls for typing skills. [=you must have typing skills to do the job]这份工作要求会打字。 Action is urgently called for [=needed] in order to avert catastrophe!为避免灾难发生,需要立即采取行动! These new problems call for [=require] further investigation.这些新问题需要进一步调查。 His rude behavior was not called for. [=his behavior was uncalled-for/inappropriate]他粗鲁的行为是不应该的。 2 call for (someone or something) : to go to a place to get (someone or something)去接;去取 I'll call for you (at your house) after dinner.晚饭后我去(你家)接你。 call |
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