ˈcall for sth1to need sth需要The situation calls for prompt action.目前的形势需要立即采取行动。‘I've been promoted.’ ‘This calls for a celebration!’“我升职了。”“那得庆祝一下！”see alsouncalled for2to publicly ask for sth to happen（公开）要求They called for the immediate release of the hostages.他们要求立即释放人质。The opposition have called for him to resign.反对派已要求他辞职。 |