calling on
US /ˈkɔːlɪŋ ɑːn/
UK /ˈkɔːlɪŋ ɒn/
句動詞
1.
訪問する, 呼びかける
to visit someone, especially formally or officially
例:
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The ambassador will be calling on the president tomorrow.
大使は明日大統領を訪問する予定です。
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We were calling on our relatives during the holidays.
私たちは休暇中に親戚を訪ねていた。
2.
求める, 呼びかける
to ask someone to do something, especially to use their authority or expertise
例:
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The teacher was calling on students to answer questions.
先生は生徒たちに質問に答えるよう求めていた。
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The organization is calling on the government to take action.
その組織は政府に措置を講じるよう求めている。