call after
US /kɔl ˈæftər/
UK /kɔːl ˈɑːftər/
短语动词
1.
以...命名, 以...为名
to name someone or something after another person or thing
示例:
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They decided to call their daughter Lily after her grandmother.
他们决定以她祖母的名字命名他们的女儿莉莉。
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The new street was called after a local hero.
这条新街道以一位当地英雄的名字命名。
2.
叫住, 喊住
to shout at someone who is leaving or has left
示例:
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She heard someone call after her as she walked away.
她听到有人在她走开时叫住她。
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He tried to call after the taxi, but it was too late.
他试图叫住出租车，但为时已晚。