courtesy call
US /ˈkɜːr.tə.si ˌkɑːl/
UK /ˈkɜːr.tə.si ˌkɑːl/
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礼节性拜访, 礼节性电话
a visit or telephone call made as a matter of politeness or goodwill, rather than for a specific purpose
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The new ambassador paid a courtesy call on the president.
新大使向总统进行了礼节性拜访。
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I just wanted to make a quick courtesy call to see how you're doing.
我只是想打个快速的礼节性电话，看看你怎么样。