call sb / sth ↔ off 1. to decide that a planned event will not take place取消，撤销〔原计划的活动〕;SYNcancel•The trip to Italy might be called off.去意大利的旅程可能要取消。2. to officially decide that something should be stopped after it has already started取消，停止进行〔已经开始的事情〕:•Rescuers had to call off the search because of worsening weather conditions.因为天气越来越糟，营救人员只得停止搜索。3. to order an animal or person to stop attacking or threatening someone把…叫开，喝住:•Call your dog off.喝住你的狗。 |