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call for sb / sth 1. if a group of people calls for something, they ask publicly for something to be done要求，呼吁:•Human Rights groups are calling for the release of political prisoners.人权组织呼吁释放政治犯。2. to need or deserve a particular type of behaviour or treatment需要〔某种行为或对待方式〕:•Dealing with children who are so damaged calls for immense tact and sensitivity.和受到这么大伤害的儿童打交道需要非常讲究方法，也需要非常细心周到。•That kind of abuse is really not called for (=it is unnecessary and unwelcome) .那样辱骂是完全没必要的。⇒UNCALLED FOR3. BrEto meet someone at their home in order to take them somewhere（去）接〔某人〕:•I'll call for you at 8 o'clock.我八点钟去接你。4. AmEto say that a particular kind of weather is likely to happen预测〔天气〕;SYNpredict•The forecast calls for more rain.天气预报说还会下雨。 |