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Call for Meaning in English

expression

ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KAWL-for
kˈɔːl/ /fˈɔː
KAWL-for

释义

To publicly ask for something to happen, or to require something for a situation or purpose. Often used for announcements or when something is necessary.

用法与细微差别

'Call for' is often used in formal contexts, protests, or official statements ('call for action', 'call for change'). It can also mean something requires a particular item or behavior (e.g., 'This recipe calls for sugar'). Not the same as 'call someone' (make a phone call).

例句

Many people call for peace.

basic

This job calls for a lot of patience.

basic

The recipe calls for two eggs.

basic

The situation calls for immediate action.

natural

They called for help when the storm hit.

natural

Her speech really calls for some big changes.

natural