| 词组 | call for |
| 释义 | call for 1. call for sth to publicly demand that something should happen or be done: ▪ Peace campaigners have called for an end to the bombing. ▪ The Lawrence family are not satisfied with the police chief's explanation and are calling for a public enquiry. ■ SIMILAR TO: demand 2. call for sth if something calls for a particular ability, quality, or action that is what it needs or deserves: ▪ jobs which call for specialist skills and qualifications ▪ The company was facing a financial crisis, and the situation called for some tough decisions. this calls for a celebration ▪ You didn't tell me it was your birthday - this calls for a celebration! ■ SIMILAR TO: require 3. call for sb BrE to go to someone's house to collect them because you are going somewhere together: ▪ The film starts at 8.00 so I'll call for you at 7.30. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑collect, ↑pick up 4. call for sth AmE to say that something is likely to happen, especially when talking about the weather: ▪ The forecast calls for more rain. ■ SIMILAR TO: predict |
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