call time
名词 n.
动词 v.
英文释义
名词 n.
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The expected time of arrival for participants in a performance event, e.g., a play or concert.
— The performance starts at 2pm; call time is 11am for crew, noon for musicians.
动词 v.
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To announce the closing of a pub for the day.
— Let's have another pint quickly, before the landlord calls time.
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To end something.
— The boxer is ready to call time on his long career.
- To call a timeout.
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To indicate that an activity, especially the taking of a test, is complete.
— The teacher called time, and there were a few groans. (Some children pleaded for more time, another just said it was really hard, and a few others agreed that this was really cool.)
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