wake-up call
US /ˈweɪk.ʌp ˌkɑːl/
UK /ˈweɪk.ʌp ˌkɑːl/
1.
叫醒服务, 叫醒电话
a phone call made to wake someone up at a specific time, typically in a hotel
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I requested a wake-up call for 6 AM.
我要求早上6点叫醒服务。
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Did you get your wake-up call this morning?
你今天早上接到叫醒电话了吗？
2.
警钟, 警示, 提醒
an event or situation that causes people to realize that they need to change their behavior or attitude
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The recent economic crisis was a real wake-up call for many businesses.
最近的经济危机对许多企业来说是一个真正的警钟。
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His doctor's warning about his health was a much-needed wake-up call.
医生关于他健康的警告是一个急需的警钟。