| 词组 | at beck and call |
| 释义 | Idiom at beck and callat (someone's) beck and call ready to do whatever someone asks.Imagine what it's like to have a cook and a maid at your beck and call. at (one's) beck and callCompletely compliant or obedient to another person; catering to one's every need. The phrase has a negative connotation. Do you really think I'll do anything you say? I'm not at your beck and call! A: "How can we get to the mall this weekend?" B: "Oh, my sister will take us—she's been at my beck and call ever since I caught her sneaking in past curfew!" at someone's beck and callready to obey someone. What makes you think I wait around here at your beck and call? I have to leave for work, you know! It was a fine hotel. There were dozens of maids and waiters at our beck and call. at (someone's) beck and call Ready to comply with any wish or command. |
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