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词汇 call out
释义
Phr V
call out
calls, calling, called
call out (sth) or call (sth) out
to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to get someone's attention
Someone in the crowd called out his name, but he couldn't see who.
often + to
I called out to him but he didn't hear me.I think I heard him call out in the night.
call out sb or call sb out
to ask a skilled person or organization to come to help you
A hundred firefighters were called out to the blaze which took 90 minutes to contain.
sometimes + to do sth
I had to call the doctor out in the middle of the night to have a look at her.
call-out
noun British
If your washing machine breaks down, a call-out can easily cost more than $100.
used as adj
The call-out charge alone will cost you $30.
to order workers to strike (= to refuse to work because of an argument with an employer)
After a series of unsuccessful talks, the miners were called out.
call out
verb to challenge someone to a fight US, 1980
phrasecall out1. call outcall out sth to say something loudly so that other people will hear it: Adam called out her name, but there was no reply. "Hey," she called out to him as he got into his car, "don't forget to pick me up tomorrow."+ for I thought I heard someone call out for help. SIMILAR TO: call, shout2. call out sb/sthcall sb/sth out to ask someone skilled such as a doctor, the army, or the fire service to come and deal with a problem: When the police failed to control the rioters, the Governor called out the National Guard. Doctors often get called out in the middle of the night. SIMILAR TO: call incall-out adj BrE a call-out service is one where someone goes to the place where someone lives or works in order to deal with a problem rather than the job being brought to them: We operate a 24-hour call-out service for emergency repairs. What's your call-out fee?3. call out AmE informal to call a restaurant and order food to be delivered to you home or office+ for Let's call out for Chinese food tonight. SIMILAR TO: order out4. call out sb/sthcall sb/sth out BrE if a union calls its members out, it tells them to stop working because of a disagreement with their employer. A union is an organization which workers join in order to protect their rights: The union has threatened to call its members out on strike from midnight tomorrow.

call out

1. To announce something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "call" and "out." Once everyone is seated, the host will call out the winners' names. If you've got Bingo, call it out!
2. To shout in an attempt to draw attention to oneself. I called out to my best friend when I saw her walking down the street, but she had headphones on and couldn't hear me. My husband came running when he heard me call out for help.
3. To confront one about one's misdeeds or unpleasant behavior. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "call" and "out." If your intern keeps coming in late, you need to call her out on it.
4. To challenge one to a fight. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "call" and "out." I wouldn't call that guy out—I know for a fact that he carries a knife.
5. To request one's aid or presence. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "call" and "out." When that case had me stumped, I called another detective out to review it with me. The president called out military troops when the situation became unstable.
6. To utilize something, often a quality or skill. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "call" and "out." The championship game was so intense that I really had to call out my mental toughness just to get through it.
7. To order something by phone. Just tell me what you want for dinner, and I'll call out for it.

call someone or something out

to request the services of someone or a group. (See also someone up">call someone up; someone out">call someone out.) Things got bad enough that the governor called the militia out. The governor called out the militia.

call someone out

to challenge someone to a fight. Wilbur wanted to call him out, but thought better of it. Why did you call out that guy? He used to be a prizefighter!

call something out

 
1. to draw on something, such as a particular quality or talent. It's times like these that call the best out in us. These times call out our best effort.
2. to shout out something. Who called the warning out? You should call out a warning to those behind you on the trail.

call out (to someone)

to speak loudly to get someone's attention. Mike called out to Tom that there was a telephone call for him. I heard someone call out, but I could see no one.

call out

1. Summon into action or service, as in The governor called out the militia. [Mid-1400s]
2. Challenge to a fight, as in To avenge the insult, Arthur called him out. This term originated with dueling and is dying out. [Early 1800s]

call out

v.
1. To shout: When I realized I was trapped, I called out for help. I called out from the porch for lemonade.
2. To say something in a loud voice; announce something: The announcer called out the names of the runners as they crossed the finish line. The conductor called the station name out as we pulled up.
3. To request the services of someone or something: The mayor called out the guard to suppress the riots. We called the veterinarian out to the farm to examine one of the calves.
4. To challenge someone or something: When I insulted his mother, he called me out.
5. To order food from a restaurant by telephone: If you don't want to cook, we can just call out for pizza.

call someone out

tv. to challenge someone to a fight. Max wanted to call him out but thought better of it.
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