call upon
US /kɔl əˈpɑn/
UK /kɔːl əˈpɒn/
片語動詞
1.
要求, 呼籲
to formally ask someone to do something
範例:
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The judge will call upon the jury to deliver their verdict.
法官將要求陪審團宣布判決。
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We must call upon all citizens to help in this crisis.
我們必須呼籲所有公民在這場危機中提供幫助。
2.
拜訪, 探望
to visit someone, especially for a short time
範例:
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I decided to call upon my old friend while I was in town.
我決定在城裡的時候拜訪我的老朋友。
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The doctor will call upon you shortly.
醫生很快就會來看望你。