to call on
[phrase form: call]
01
呼吁, 请求
to officially ask a person or organization to do something
Transitive: to call on sb
例子
The mayor called on the community for support during the crisis.
市长在危机期间呼吁社区提供支持。
02
顺道拜访, 短暂访问
to casually and briefly visit someone
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to call on sb
例子
I 'll call on my friend Sarah this evening.
今晚我会去拜访我的朋友莎拉。
03
求助, 请教
to ask for help or information from someone
Transitive: to call on sb
例子
The employee called on her supervisor for clarification.
员工向她的主管求助以寻求澄清。
04
动用, 利用
to use one's skills or qualities to get something done
Transitive: to call on one's skills or qualities
例子
The chef called on his culinary expertise to craft a delicious dish.
厨师借助他的烹饪专业知识制作了一道美味的菜肴。
05
点名, 邀请发言
to ask someone to express their ideas or respond, usually in a public or educational context
Transitive: to call on sb
例子
During the interview, the journalist called on the actor for insights into the film.
在采访期间，记者请演员分享对这部电影的见解。
06
指出, 纠正
to identify and fix errors to ensure accuracy
Transitive: to call on sb
Ditransitive: to call on sb a mistake
例子
The teacher called the student on the incorrect answer and provided the right one.
老师指出了学生的错误答案并提供了正确的答案。
