beckon
beckon
verb
verb
- [noobj.]make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to come nearer or follow
（以手、臂或头）鼓励（或命令）某人靠近（或跟上）
Miranda beckoned to Adam.
米兰达示意亚当跟上。
■[with obj.andadverbial of direction]attract the attention of and summon (someone) in this way
（以手、臂或头的动作）示意，召唤
he beckoned Cameron over.
他示意让卡梅伦过来。
[with obj.andinfinitive]he beckoned Duncan to follow.
他示意邓肯跟上。
■(figurative)seem to be appealing or inviting
(喻)（似乎）有吸引力，诱人
the going is tough and soft options beckon.
情况艰难时，求安稳的选择往往很有吸引力。
- Old English bīecnan, bēcnan, of West Germanic origin; related to beacon
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