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beckoned

UK //ˈbekənd//US //ˈbekənd//

词源

源自古英语 'bēacnian'(示意),与 'beacon'(灯塔/信号)同源,最初指通过可见信号进行引导。

verb

❶ 用手势或动作示意某人过来或跟随,通常带有邀请或召唤的意味。

“She beckoned me to come closer with a wave of her hand.”

(她挥手示意我靠近些。)

“The waiter beckoned us to our table.”

(服务员招手带我们去餐桌。)

❶ 象征性地吸引或引诱某人做某事,常用于抽象场景。

“The idea of adventure beckoned him to leave his boring job.”

(冒险的念头引诱他辞去乏味的工作。)

“The smell of fresh bread beckoned customers into the bakery.”

(新鲜面包的香气吸引顾客走进面包店。)

同义词:signal, gesture, summon, invite, lure

常见短语

beckon to someone — 向某人做手势示意其过来或注意,常用于面对面或远距离交流的场景。

“The tour guide beckoned to the group to gather around.”

(导游向团队招手示意大家集合。)

the future beckons — 比喻未来充满吸引力或机会,常用于激励或展望的情境。

“With graduation approaching, the future beckons with endless possibilities.”

(随着毕业临近,充满无限可能的未来正在召唤。)