call for ...

phr

• ① 订叫(酒、饮料);要求;大声呼救
  • Somebody was calling for help.有人在大声呼救。
  • She called loudly for her husband to come and help her.她大声叫喊,要她的丈夫来帮助她。

• ② 去(某人家等)拿某物或接某人(同往某处)
  • call for orders往(客户家)取定货单
  • We'll call for you about seven.我们将于七点左右来接你。
  • (a parcel) to be left till called for留待(货主)亲自来提取(的包裹)

• ③ 要求,需要(★可用被动式)
  • The situation calls for prompt action.这局势需要立刻行动。
  • Mountain climbing calls for a strong body and a brave heart.爬山要有健壮的身体和勇敢的精神。

• ④ (言行等)得体,适当(★可用被动式)
  • Your conduct was not called for.你的行为是要不得的。