Word · Frequency #8934
beckon
/ˈbekən/
verb
招手示意;示意(某人)过来
to wave or nod at someone to ask them to come closer
- 1.
To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
挥手或点头示意某人靠近
- 2.
signal with the hands or nod
用手或点头示意
- 3.
To seem attractive and inviting.
显得吸引人和诱人
- 4.
appear inviting
显得诱人
- 5.
summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
通过挥手、点头或其他手势召唤
吸引;召唤;挥手或点头示意某人靠近;用手或点头示意;显得吸引人和诱人;显得诱人
In use
The hostess beckoned to us from the door and led us to our table.
I saw the nurse beckoning me over to the scale.
When the museum opens, the guide beckons to the visitors to enter.
The shop window decorations beckoned
Verb forms
base beckon · third person beckons · -ing beckoning · past beckoned · past participle beckoned
规则动词,过去式和过去分词均为 beckoned;表示‘招手示意(某人过来)’,也可比喻为‘吸引、诱惑’。
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Learner notes
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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