wake-up call
US /ˈweɪk.ʌp ˌkɑːl/
UK /ˈweɪk.ʌp ˌkɑːl/

名詞
1.
叫醒服務, 叫醒電話
a phone call made to wake someone up at a specific time, typically in a hotel
範例:
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I requested a wake-up call for 6 AM.
我要求早上6點叫醒服務。
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Did you get your wake-up call this morning?
你今天早上接到叫醒電話了嗎?
2.
警鐘, 警示, 提醒
an event or situation that causes people to realize that they need to change their behavior or attitude
範例:
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The recent economic crisis was a real wake-up call for many businesses.
最近的經濟危機對許多企業來說是一個真正的警鐘。
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His doctor's warning about his health was a much-needed wake-up call.
醫生關於他健康的警告是一個急需的警鐘。
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