to call off
[phrase form: call]
01
取消, 中止
to cancel what has been planned
Transitive: to call off a plan
例子
We might need to call off the picnic if it keeps raining.
如果继续下雨，我们可能需要取消野餐。
The event was called off at the last minute due to low attendance.
由于出席人数少，活动在最后一刻被取消了。
02
叫停, 制止
to command a person or animal to cease their aggressive behavior
Transitive: to call off a person or animal
例子
The officer called off the police dog as soon as the suspect surrendered.
警官在嫌疑人投降后立即叫停了警犬。
The owner called off the aggressive cat before it could harm the visiting guests.
主人在那只好斗的猫可能伤害来访的客人之前制止了它。
03
指导, 宣布
(in square dancing) to guide the dance and give instructions for the steps
Transitive: to call off a dance
例子
The experienced caller can call off intricate patterns with ease.
经验丰富的呼叫者可以轻松指挥复杂的模式。
The instructor called off the dance, helping beginners navigate the steps.
教练取消了舞蹈，帮助初学者掌握舞步。
