calling on
US /ˈkɔːlɪŋ ɑːn/
UK /ˈkɔːlɪŋ ɒn/
短语动词
1.
拜访, 要求
to visit someone, especially formally or officially
示例:
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The ambassador will be calling on the president tomorrow.
大使明天将拜访总统。
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We were calling on our relatives during the holidays.
假期期间我们正在拜访亲戚。
2.
要求, 呼吁
to ask someone to do something, especially to use their authority or expertise
示例:
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The teacher was calling on students to answer questions.
老师正在点名学生回答问题。
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The organization is calling on the government to take action.
该组织正在呼吁政府采取行动。