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源自中古英语 'recallen',由古法语 'recaler'(重新呼唤)演变而来,最终源于拉丁语 're-'(再次)+ 'callare'(呼唤)。
❶ 回忆或想起过去的事情或信息,指主动从记忆中提取某件事或某个细节。
“She suddenly recalled her childhood memories while walking through the park.”
(在公园散步时,她突然想起了童年的回忆。)
“He couldn't recall where he had left his keys.”
(他想不起来把钥匙放在哪里了。)
❶ 召回或撤回某物,通常指制造商因安全问题或缺陷要求退回产品。
“The company recalled thousands of cars due to a faulty brake system.”
(由于刹车系统故障,该公司召回了数千辆汽车。)
“The toy was recalled after reports of small parts breaking off.”
(在报告有小零件脱落后,这款玩具被召回。)
as I recall — 用于表示说话者正在努力回忆某事,通常带有不确定的语气。
“As I recall, the meeting was scheduled for 2 PM.”
(我记得会议是安排在下午2点。)
recall to mind — 使某人想起某事,唤起记忆或联想。
“The old photograph recalled to mind happy times spent with family.”
(这张老照片让人想起与家人共度的快乐时光。)