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。
The president called on the nation for unity in challenging times.
总统在充满挑战的时刻呼吁国家团结。
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。
They called on us unexpectedly, and we had a great time chatting.
他们出乎意料地拜访了我们，我们聊得很开心。
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。
The team called on their coach for support.
团队求助于他们的教练以获得支持。
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。
The entrepreneur called on his strategic thinking to navigate the competitive market.
企业家调用他的战略思维来驾驭竞争激烈的市场。
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
In the seminar, the speaker called on attendees to engage in a collaborative discussion.
在研讨会上，演讲者呼吁与会者参与协作讨论。
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
She called the speaker on the misinformation during the debate.
她在辩论中就错误信息点名了演讲者。
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。
