词汇 "calling on" 在中文的含义

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calling on

US /ˈkɔːlɪŋ ɑːn/
UK /ˈkɔːlɪŋ ɒn/

短语动词

1.

拜访, 要求

to visit someone, especially formally or officially

示例:
The ambassador will be calling on the president tomorrow.
大使明天将拜访总统。
We were calling on our relatives during the holidays.
2.

要求, 呼吁

to ask someone to do something, especially to use their authority or expertise

示例:
The teacher was calling on students to answer questions.
The organization is calling on the government to take action.