call

Danh từ

tiếng kêu, tiếng gọi

a call for help

tiếng kêu cứu

within call

ở gần gọi nghe được

tiếng chim

hiệu kèn; hiệu tù và

cuộc ghé thăm

pay a call on a friend

ghé thăm một người bạn

the doctor have five calls to make this morning

bác sĩ phải đi thăm năm bệnh nhân sáng nay

(cách viết khác phone call, ring) sự gọi điện thoại; cuộc nói chuyện qua điện thoại

give somebody a call

gọi điện thoại cho ai

were there any calls for me while I was out?

có ai gọi tôi khi tôi đi vắng không?

lệnh đòi; lệnh triệu; lời mời

the Prime Minister is waiting for a call to the Palace

Thủ tướng đang chờ lệnh triệu vào cung

call [of something]

tiếng gọi

the call of the sea

tiếng gọi thiêng liêng của biển cả

feel the call [of the priesthood]

cảm thấy tiếng gọi của thiên hướng trở thành tu sĩ

call for something

lời kêu gọi

the President made a call for national unity

Tổng thống ra lời kêu gọi thống nhất quốc gia

call for something

(trong câu phủ định và câu hỏi)

sự cần thiết làm gì; dịp làm việc gì

there isn't much call for such things these days

mấy ngày này không cần đòi hỏi nhiều đến những việc như thế

call on somebody (something) sự đòi hỏi (ai, cái gì)

he is a busy man with many calls on his time

ông ta là một người bận rộn với biết bao công việc đòi hỏi nhiều thời gian

lượt, phiên (chơi bài)

it's your call

đến lượt anh đấy

at one's (somebody's) beck and call

xem beck

a close call

xem close

[be] on call

trực (nói về bác sĩ)

who's on call tonight

đêm nay ai trực thế?

within call

trong tầm gọi

Động từ

call [out] to somebody [for something]; call [something] [out]

kêu, gọi, hét

why didn't you come when I called [out] [your name]?

sao anh không tới khi tôi gọi [tên anh]?

the injured soldiers call out in pain

những người lính bị thương la hét vì đau

kêu (chim, thú)

gọi, mời, triệu đến

call an ambulance

gọi xe cứu thương

the doctor has been called [away] to an urgent case

bác sĩ được mời đến một ca khẩn cấp

the ambassador was called back to Hanoi by the Prime Minister

vị đại sứ được thủ tướng triệu về Hà Nội

call somebody's attention to something

hướng sự chú ý của ai vào việc gì

call [in(round) ] [on somebody (at…)] [for somebody (something)]

ghé thăm

he was out when I called [round] to see him

anh ta đi vắng khi tôi ghé thăm anh ta

will you call on at the supermarket for some eggs and milk?

em có ghé qua siêu thị mua một ít trứng và sữa không?

gọi điện thoại

I'll call [you] again later

tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh sau

triệu tập; kêu gọi

call a meeting

triệu tập một cuộc họp

call a strike

kêu gọi một cuộc đình công

gọi dậy, đánh thức

please call me at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning

làm ơn sáng mai gọi tôi dậy vào lúc 7 giờ

gọi (với cái tên là gì đấy)

how dare you call me fat?

Sao anh dám gọi tôi là béo?

what's your dog called?

Con chó của anh gọi là gì thế?

he has not had anything published and he calls himself a writer

nó xuất bản được gì cả mà tự gọi là nhà văn

you owe me £5,04, let's call it £5

anh nợ tôi 5,04 bảng, thôi gọi như 5 bảng vậy.

gọi (hoa gì đó trong ván bài)

who calls hearts?

ai gọi hoa cơ thế?

be (feel) called to [do] something

nghe theo tiếng gọi của nghề nghiệp

Be called to the bar

nghe theo tiếng gọi của nghề luật sư (tức là muốn trở thành luật sư)

bring (call) somebody (something) to mind

xem mind

call somebody's bluff

thách ai làm gì (nghĩ rằng người đó sẽ không dám làm)

call a half [to something]

ngưng, chấm dứt (một công việc, một thói quen)

let's call a halt [to the meeting] and continue tomorrow

ta hãy ngưng họp và mai sẽ tiếp tục

call something into being

tạo ra cái gì

call something into play

đưa vào họat động, huy động

chess is a game that calls into play all one's powers of concentration

cờ là một trò chơi huy động tòan bộ khả năng tập trung của mình

call something in (into) question

nghi ngờ; làm cho bị nghi ngờ

his honesty has never been called in question

tính trung thực của anh ta chưa bao giờ bị nghi ngờ cả

call it a day

(khẩu ngữ)

quyết định thôi, đồng ý thôi (không làm việc gì nữa)

after forty years in politics he thinks it's time to call it a day

sau bốn mươi năm làm chính trị ông ta nghĩ rằng đã đến lúc thôi hoạt động

call it quits

(khẩu ngữ)

đồng ý ngừng cuộc thi; đồng ý thôi cãi nhau, không ai được ai thua cả

call somebody's name

réo tên ai mà chửi, réo tên ai mà cười nhạo

call something one's own

nhận thứ gì là của mình

he has nothing he can call his own

nó chẳng có gì có thể gọi là của riêng nó hết

call the shots (the tune)

(khẩu ngữ)

ở vị thế làm chủ tình hình

call a spade a spade

nói thằng thừng, nói tọac ra

call somebody to account [for (over) something]

yêu cầu ai giải thích (việc gì)

his boss called him to account for failing to meet the deadline

ông chủ yêu cầu anh ta giải thích về việc không đúng hạn cuối cùng

call somebody (something) to order

yêu cầu giữ trật tự (để công việc có thể bắt đầu hoặc tiếp tục)

he who pays the piper calls the tune

xem pay

the pot calling the kettle black

xem pot

call by

ghé thăm, tạt qua

could you call by on your way home?

Trên đường về nhà, anh tạt qua một tí được không?

call something down

(từ Mỹ, khẩu ngữ) khiển trách mắng mỏ ai thậm tệ

call something down on somebody

nguyền rủa ai

call for something

đòi hỏi; cần phải

the situation calls for prompt action

tình hình đòi hỏi phải hành động mau lẹ

that rude remark was not called for!

nhận xét thô bạo ấy đâu có cần!

call something forth

gây ra

his speech called forth an angry response

bài nói của ông ta đã gây ra một phản ứng giận dữ

call something in

đòi trả

the library called in all overdue books

thư viện đòi trả tất cả các sách mượn quá hạn

call somebody (something) off

ra lệnh (cho quân lính, cho chó…) ngừng tấn công; ra lệnh cho thôi sục sạo

please call your dog off, it's frightening the children

xin làm ơn bảo chó thôi sục sạo đi, nó làm tụi nhỏ sợ quá

call something off

hủy bỏ, hủy

call off a journey

hủy bỏ một chuyến đi

the match was called off because of bad weather

cuộc đấu đã phải hủy vì thời tiết xấu

call on (upon) somebody [to do something]

chính thức mời, chính yêu cầu (ai làm gì)

I now call upon the chairman to address the meeting

bây giờ xin mời ông chủ tịch phát biểu với cuộc họp

kêu gọi (ai làm gi)

we are calling upon you to help us

chúng tôi kêu gọi quý vị giúp chúng tôi

call somebody out

gọi gấp

call out the fire brigade

gọi gấp đội cứu hỏa

kêu gọi (công nhân) đình công

miners were called out [on strike] by union leaders

các lãnh tụ nghiệp đoàn kêu gọi thợ mỏ đình công

call somebody (something) up

(từ Mỹ) gọi điện thoại

nhắc lại, gợi lại

the sound of happy laughter called up memories of his childhood

tiếng cười vui sướng đã gợi lại cho anh ta những kỷ niệm về thời thơ ấu

gọi nhập ngũ, gọi thi hành quân dịch

* Các từ tương tự:
call address, call box, call by address, call by name, call by reference, call by result, call by value, call girl, Call money
verb

calls; called; calling

a always followed by an adverb or preposition :to speak in a loud voice [no obj]

He called to passersby for help.

She called up to her husband, who was at the top of the stairs.

Her husband called back down to her.

She saw her friends across the street and called over/across to them. [+ obj]

He called her name in his sleep. - see also call out 1 (below)

[+ obj] :to announce or read (something) in a loud voice

call the roll

call (off) a row of figures

They're calling [=announcing] our flight: it's boarding at gate 57. - see also call out 1 (below)

[no obj] of a bird or animal :to make the sound that is usual for a particular type of bird or animal

The birds were calling as the sun rose.

to make a telephone call [no obj]

I call once a week to talk to my parents.

Where are you calling from?

May I say who's calling?

Thank you for calling.

Please call back/again later.

She called long-distance. [+ obj]

I try to call my parents at least once a week.

She called me long-distance.

I called the office to get some information.

Please call us back/again later.

Don't call uswe'll call you.

In an emergency you should call [=dial] 911.

Call me when you get back from your vacation. - see also call 3b (below), call in 1 (below), call up 1 (below)

[+ obj] to tell, order, or ask (someone or something) to come

I called the waiter over (to my table) and asked for the check, and then I called him back to order something else.

My dog comes running when he's called.

She was called to court to testify.

He was called to the office for an interview.

soldiers who have been called to active duty

He's not home because he was called away on business.

to make a telephone call to tell, order, or ask (someone or something) to come

We had to call an ambulance.

He called a taxi but it still hasn't come.

He called a taxi for me. = He called me a taxi. - see also call 2 (above)

[+ obj] to give a name to (someone or something)

Her parents called [=named] her Katherine after/for her grandmother.

The immigrants settled along the river and called their new town Brookhaven.

to talk to or refer to (someone or something) with a specified name

Her name is Katherine but her friends all call her Kitty.

This part of the city is called The Old Town.

It's important to call things by their right names.

Human beings belong to a large group of animals called mammals.

The other children called him (bad) names. [=the other children spoke to him with cruel and insulting words in place of his name] - see also name-calling

to regard or think of (someone or something) in a certain way

Some people say he's a good man, but I call him a fool. [=I consider him to be a fool]

She went out in the rain without an umbrella? I call that pretty foolish.

He's not what you would call a generous man. [=he's not a generous man]

Her sense of humor is what you might call subtle. [=she has a subtle sense of humor]

(You can) Call me foolish if you like, but I still think people are basically good.

It costs 99 cents: let's call it an even dollar for simplicity's sake.

You may not agree with him, but he calls them like he sees them! [=he states his opinion in an open, honest, and direct way]

You did me a favor and I did you a favor, so let's call it even.

[+ obj] :to give the order for (something, such as a meeting)

call [=convene] a meeting

call an election

The union has threatened to call a strike against the company.

The chairman called a halt to [=stopped] the discussion.

[no obj] :to make a brief visit

He called to pay his respects.

We're planning to call [=stop] at a friend's house on the way home. - see also call at (below), call for 2 (below), call in 2 (below), call on 5 (below)

[+ obj] :to say or guess what the result of something will be

Nobody else thought the election would turn out as it did, but he called [=predicted] it exactly right!

You called it! [=you correctly said what would happen]

call the toss of a coin

We flipped a coin; he called heads, and heads it was!

The election is still too close to call. [=the election is too close to say who will win]

[+ obj] sports

to stop or cancel (something, such as a baseball game) because of bad conditions

The game was called on account of rain.

to make an official ruling or decision about (something, such as a pitched ball or a player's action)

Only the umpire has the right to call balls and strikes.

The pitch was called a strike. [=the umpire said that the pitch was a strike]

The umpire called the runner safe/out.

call a serve in/out

She was called for being offside. [=the official said that she was offside]

c American football :to say or decide what kind of play will be used

The quarterback called a running play.

poker :to require (a player) to show a hand by making an equal bet [+ obj]

I call you. [no obj]

I call.

call a spade a spade

xem spade

call at

[phrasal verb]

call at (a place) of a boat or ship :to stop at (a place) briefly

The ship called at the port.

call down

[phrasal verb]

call down (something) or call (something) down literary :to pray or ask God to do something to someone

He called down a blessing/curse on the king. [=he prayed that the king would be blessed/cursed]

call for

[phrasal verb]

call for (something)

to say or demand publicly that something is needed or should be done

The opposition has called for an investigation.

The government has called for [=asked for] calm and restraint.

to indicate that something is needed or should be done

The plan calls for three windows to be added.

You've won! That calls for a celebration! [=we should celebrate because you've won]

to require or demand (something) as necessary or proper

The job calls for typing skills. [=you must have typing skills to do the job]

Action is urgently called for [=needed] in order to avert catastrophe!

These new problems call for [=require] further investigation.

His rude behavior was not called for. [=his behavior was uncalled-for/inappropriate]

call for (someone or something) :to go to a place to get (someone or something)

I'll call for you (at your house) after dinner.

call forth

[phrasal verb]

call forth (something) or call (something) forth :to bring (a memory, image, etc.) into the mind

These events call forth [=elicit, evoke] strong feelings.

call in

[phrasal verb]

to make a telephone call to a place (such as the place where you work)

She called in sick yesterday. [=she telephoned the place where she works to say that she was sick and would not be coming to work]

to make a telephone call to a radio or television program

Thousands of people called in to make a donation.

Many people have called in (to the show) with questions about the new law. - see also call-in

c call (something) in or call in (something) :to deliver (something, such as a message) by making a telephone call

He called in an order for pizza.

to go in somewhere to make a visit - often + on

I called in on an old friend [=I visited an old friend] while I was in New York on business.

call (something) in or call in (something)

to say that something that has been given or sent should be returned

The manufacturer has called in all its defective products.

to demand payment of (a loan)

The bank has called in the loan.

call (someone) in or call in (someone) :to ask for the help or services of (someone)

They may have to call in a mediator to settle the strike.

Rescue workers have been called in to help search for survivors.

call into action

xem action

call into question

also US call into doubt

to make people doubt something

His report calls into question the earlier reports we had. [=his report makes us feel not certain that the earlier reports were true]

This news calls her loyalty into question. [=makes people doubt that she is loyal]

call it a day/night

to stop an activity (such as work) for the remainder of the day or night

We've done enough work for now: let's call it a day.

It's getting late. I think we should call it a night.

call it quits

xem quits

call off

[phrasal verb]

call off (something) or call (something) off :to stop doing or planning to do (something)

We had to call off [=cancel] our trip.

The police have decided to call the investigation off. [=to stop the investigation]

call off (someone or something) or call (someone or something) off :to cause or tell (a person or animal) to stop attacking, chasing, etc.

The dog was barking and growling at me until its owner called it off.

call on/upon

[phrasal verb]

call on/upon (someone or something) :to ask (someone or something) to do something :to say that someone or something should do something - followed by to + verb

The opposition has called on/upon the governor to resign. [=the opposition has said that the governor should resign]

You may be called upon to do several jobs.

Universities are called upon to produce trained professionals. [=it is the job of universities to produce trained professionals]

call on/upon (someone) :to ask for help from (someone)

Is there anyone you can call on in an emergency?

call on/upon (something) :to use (something, such as a talent or skill)

She had to call on/upon all her reserves of strength and skill to meet the challenge.

call on (someone) :to ask for a response from (someone, such as a student)

I was hoping the teacher wouldn't call on me, because I didn't know the answer.

call on (someone) :to make a brief visit to (someone)

I'm planning to call on an old friend after I leave here.

call (someone) on (something) US informal :to directly criticize (someone) for (something, such as bad behavior)

He's incredibly rude, but no one ever calls him on it. [=no one ever tells him that he should stop being so rude]

call out

[phrasal verb]

call out or call (something) out or call out (something) :to speak in a loud voice

He called out to passersby for help.

He called out in his sleep. :to say (something) in a loud voice

He called out her name in his sleep.

He called out a cry for help. :to announce or read (something) in a loud voice

call out a number

call out (someone) or call (someone) out

to order or tell (a group of people, such as soldiers) to come or go somewhere

The governor has called out troops to help control the riot.

Emergency workers were called out to help with efforts to control the flood.

to order or tell (workers) to go on strike

Factory workers are expected to be called out on strike if a new contract isn't signed by tomorrow.

call (someone) on the carpet

xem carpet

call (something) to order

xem order

call the shots

xem shot

call the tune

xem tune

call time

xem time

call to account

xem account

call to mind

xem mind

call up

[phrasal verb]

call (someone) up or call up (someone) chiefly US :to make a telephone call to (someone)

I haven't spoken to her in years, but I called her up last night and we talked for hours.

Call me up when you get back from your vacation.

I called up my doctor and made an appointment.

call (something) up or call up (something)

to bring (something, such as a memory) into the mind

The sound of the ocean called up [=brought back] memories of my childhood.

to bring (strength, courage, etc.) from within yourself

He will have to call up all his reserves of strength to meet this challenge.

to get (something) from the memory of a computer and show it on the screen

call up an old document for revision

call (someone) up or call up (someone)

to order or tell (someone) to come or appear

The prisoner was called up before a magistrate.

to bring (an athlete) to a higher league

a minor-league player who is being called up to the major leagues

to order (soldiers) to come for active military duty

call up the reserves - see also call-up

call your bluff

xem bluff

noun

plural calls

[count] :an act of using the telephone :an act of calling someone on the telephone

a phone/telephone call

A local call costs less than a long-distance or an international call.

If there are any calls for me during the meeting, say that I'll call back later.

I got a call from my brother last night.

incoming/outgoing calls

There's someone on the phone for you, sir. Tell them I can't take their call now [=I can't speak to them on the phone now] but I'll return their call [=I'll call them back] as soon as I can.

Give me a call when you get back from your trip. [=call me when you get back] - see also toll call, trunk call, wake-up call

[count] an act of calling with the voice :a loud cry or shout

He gave a call to passersby for help.

the sound made by an animal or bird

We heard a bird that had a very loud and unusual call.

an imitation of the sound made by a bird or animal

He's an expert at doing bird calls.

a device that is used to imitate the sound made by a bird

He has a large collection of duck calls.

a loud sound or signal made with a musical instrument

a bugle call

the call of a trumpet

[count] :a public request or statement that asks or tells people to do something

The government has issued a call to its supporters to defend it and hopes they will answer/heed its call.

issue a call = put out a call

The campaigners renewed their calls for reform.

Their calls have gone unheeded.

The political party has issued a call to action. - see also clarion call, curtain call call to arms at 2arm

a request for something [count]

We get many calls for Christmas stories. [noncount]

There's not much call for ice cream at this time of year. [=not many people want ice cream at this time of year]

There is very little call for his services during the summer.

[noncount] :a reason for doing something - used in negative statements to criticize someone's behavior

There was no call for your rudeness. = There was no call for you to behave so rudely. [=you were wrong to behave so rudely; your rudeness was uncalled-for]

[count] :a brief visit

I made/paid a brief social call on an old friend. = I paid an old friend a brief social call.

The ship made a call at Newport [=the ship stopped briefly at Newport] before proceeding to New Orleans.

The doctor was on a call when her patient came to the office. - see also house call, port of call

[count] :something that is called or announced

I flipped a coin, and the call was heads. especially; :an announcement telling passengers to get on a plane, train, etc., that will be leaving soon

This is the last call for Flight 139, now boarding at Gate 57. = This is the last call for passengers to board Flight 139 at Gate 57. - see also last call

[count] a decision made by an official in a sports contest

The runner was called out at home plate, and the manager came out to argue about the call.

b chiefly US :a decision

Should we stay or go? I don't know. It's a tough call (to make).

I'll let you make the call.

How should we deal with this problem? I don't know: it's your call. [=you can decide how we should deal with this problem] - see also close call, judgment call

[singular] :the appeal or attraction of something that makes a person want to go somewhere

sailors who cannot resist the call of the open ocean

He heard the call of the wild. [=he felt the desire to go out to wild places far away from most people] - see also call of nature

[count] :something that requires a person's attention or effort - + on

There are many calls [=demands] on the time of a busy housewife. [=there are many things that a busy housewife must spend time doing]

at someone's beck and call

xem beck

on call

available to be called when needed :ready to come when needed

a doctor who is on call throughout the day

* Các từ tương tự:
call box, call forwarding, call girl, call letters, call number, call of nature, call sign, call waiting, callback
verb

I heard someone calling my name

shout

cry (out)

hail

yell

roar

bellow

call out

Colloq holler

My real name is Angus, but they call me Scotty. A person from Glasgow is called a Glaswegian

name

designate

denote

denominate

term

style

nickname

label

title

entitle

tag

identify

dub

christen

baptize

As it's her birthday, I must call my mother in Australia. Don't call us, we'll call you

call up

telephone

phone

ring (up)

dial

Colloq buzz

From the minaret, the muezzin was calling the faithful to prayer. Many are called but few are chosen

summon

invite

assemble

convoke

convene

bid

gather

collect

muster

rally

My great aunt Frederica came to call last Sunday

visit

attend

call in

call on

Please call me at six

awake

awaken

wake up

rouse

Colloq Brit knock up

Susan called forth all her courage and faced her accusers. He failed to call forth much enthusiasm in his listeners

call forth

summon

invoke

draw on or upon

evoke

elicit

inspire

The picnic has been called off because of rain

call off

cancel

discontinue

postpone

call down

He called down the wrath of God on the Philistines

a appeal to

invoke

petition

request

entreat

supplicate

He was called down for having left the house after curfew

b reprimand

chastise

castigate

upbraid

scold

reprove

rebuke

call for

The people in room 429 have called for clean towels. The problem calls for your urgent attention

a demand

request

ask for

order

require

claim

I'll call for you at seven o'clock

b pick up

fetch

come for

get

accompany

Colloq collect

call on or upon

The teacher called on me today to recite Hamlet's soliloquy

a request of

entreat

ask

address

apostrophize

He called on ’olus, god of the winds, for a fair breeze to carry his ship home

b supplicate

apostrophize

appeal to

The vicar called on us when we first moved in

c visit

call up

Father was called up as soon as war was declared

a summon

enlist

recruit

conscript

US draft

Call me up sometime

b call

telephone

phone

ring (up)

noun

I'll be out in the garden, so give me a call if you want me

shout

cry

yell

whoop

Colloq holler

She received a call to report at once for duty

summons

invitation

bidding

notice

notification

order

request

demand

command

telephone call

phone call

Brit ring

Colloq tinkle

You have no call to be abusive, regardless of what you think about him

reason

justification

cause

need

occasion

right

excuse

requirement

They had to remain on call from midnight till eight o'clock

on call

ready

on duty

standing by

on stand-by

awaiting orders

Please stay within call in case I need you

within call

within earshot or hearing or (easy) reach

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call /kɒ:l/

call /ˈkɑːl/

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