call for:
1.要求:
He sat down and called for some beer.
他坐下来要了一些啤酒.
The crew of the ship are calling for a raise in pay.
这艘轮船上的全体船员正在要求增加工资.
2.需要;必需:
To be a nurse calls for endurance and patience.
作一名护士需要有毅力和耐心.
This good news calls for a celebration.
这个好消息值得庆祝一番.
3.去取;来取;去接;来接:
I'll call for you at seven.
七点我来接你.
Shall we send these books,or will you call for them?
这些书是我们给您送去,还是您来取呢?
4.预期;预示:
The weather forecast calls for snow flurries tonight.
天气预报预示今夜有小雪.
5.规定:
The traffic regulations call for that all vehicles should keep to the right.
交通规则规定车辆一律靠右行驶.
6.大声叫喊要…:
The bricklayer on the roof was calling for more tiles.
房顶上的瓦工招呼再送些瓦上去.call in叫(某人)进来; 来访
Call in this evening if possible.
可能的话今晚来一趟.
How many friends will you call in?
你将邀请多少位朋友?