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词汇 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 call

Completely 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 call

ready 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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