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call on the carpet

/kɔːl ɒn ðə ˈkɑːpɪt/

翻译: 过时的表达,意思是对某人进行斥责、训斥,或叫某人来解释自己的行为,通常发生在正式或工作场合。

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/kɔːl ɒn ðə ˈkɑːpɪt/C1formalamericanbusiness已废弃
  • zh过时的表达,意思是对某人进行斥责、训斥,或叫某人来解释自己的行为,通常发生在正式或工作场合。

An old-fashioned expression meaning to reprimand, scold, or summon someone to explain their actions, typically in a formal or workplace setting.

  1. Reprimand or ScoldC1informalamerican

    To summon someone to be reprimanded or disciplined for a mistake or wrongdoing.

    zh叫去训斥

    • The boss called him on the carpet for missing the deadline.
    • She was called on the carpet after the accounting error was discovered.
    • The manager called the entire team on the carpet for the failed project.