词组 | cry out for |
释义 | Idiom cry out forcry out for (something) to need something badly.The conflict cries out for international action to resolve it. Phr V cry out for be crying out for sth (always in continuous tenses) informal if one thing is crying out for another thing, it needs it very urgentlyThe country's crying out for a change of government.These bare walls are just crying out for a spot of colour. be crying out for sth/sb informal to need something very urgently: The country was crying out for a period of political peace. Small businesses are crying out for skilled workers. Our criminal justice system is crying out for change. cry out for (someone or something)1. To express a want or need (which is typically stated after "for"). I've been rocking the baby for an hour, but she's still crying out for her mother. 2. To be in need of something. My hair is just crying out for a trim—it's been too long since my last trip to the salon. 3. To encourage someone or something. The singer's fans cried out for him to take the stage. cry out for someone or something1. to shout praise or encouragement for someone or something. Everyone in the street cried out for the mayor to make an appearance. 2. to shout out demands for someone or something. The children cried out for ice cream. The mob was crying out for justice when they heard the unpopular sentences of the judge. |
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