call down
US /kɔl daʊn/
UK /kɔːl daʊn/
短语动词
1.
降下, 招致
to ask for divine punishment or help
示例:
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The prophet decided to call down fire from heaven on the wicked city.
先知决定降下天火惩罚邪恶的城市。
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She prayed to call down blessings upon her family.
她祈祷为家人降下祝福。
2.
训斥, 责骂
to reprimand or scold someone severely
示例:
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The manager had to call down the employee for consistently being late.
经理不得不训斥那个经常迟到的员工。
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My parents would always call me down if I didn't finish my homework.
如果我没完成作业，我父母总是会训斥我。