
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)