call after
US /kɔl ˈæftər/
UK /kɔːl ˈɑːftər/
片語動詞
1.
以...命名, 以...為名
to name someone or something after another person or thing
範例:
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They decided to call their daughter Lily after her grandmother.
他們決定以她祖母的名字命名他們的女兒莉莉。
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The new street was called after a local hero.
這條新街道以一位當地英雄的名字命名。
2.
叫住, 喊住
to shout at someone who is leaving or has left
範例:
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She heard someone call after her as she walked away.
她聽到有人在她走開時叫住她。
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He tried to call after the taxi, but it was too late.
他試圖叫住出租車，但為時已晚。