call upon
US /kɔl əˈpɑn/
UK /kɔːl əˈpɒn/
短语动词
1.
要求, 呼吁
to formally ask someone to do something
示例:
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The judge will call upon the jury to deliver their verdict.
法官将要求陪审团宣布判决。
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We must call upon all citizens to help in this crisis.
我们必须呼吁所有公民在这场危机中提供帮助。
2.
拜访, 探望
to visit someone, especially for a short time
示例:
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I decided to call upon my old friend while I was in town.
我决定在城里的时候拜访我的老朋友。
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The doctor will call upon you shortly.
医生很快就会来看望你。