calling

'kɒ:liŋ
Collins 1

英文释义

n the particular occupation for which you are trained
v assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
v ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
v get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
v utter a sudden loud cry
v order, request, or command to come
v pay a brief visit
v call a meeting; invite or command to meet
v read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
v send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
v utter a characteristic note or cry
v stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather
v greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
v make a stop in a harbour
v demand payment of (a loan)
v make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
v give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance
v indicate a decision in regard to
v make a prediction about; tell in advance
v require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
v challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
v declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
v lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
v order or request or give a command for
v order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
v utter in a loud voice or announce
v challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
v consider or regard as being
v rouse somebody from sleep with a call

中文翻译

n. 职业, 行业, 呼唤, 召集
[计] 呼叫

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Collins 星级
11,314
BNC 频率
9,002
使用频率

记忆技巧

calling 由词根 call 和后缀 -ing 组成,call 意为“呼叫”或“打电话”,-ing 表示正在进行的动作,整体意为“正在呼叫”或“电话”。

例句

1. I am thinking about my calling in life.
我在思考我的人生使命。
2. She answered the phone, but it was a wrong calling.
她接了电话,但那是个错误的来电。
3. Many people find their calling through volunteering.
许多人通过志愿服务找到自己的使命。

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