call out

• 动词短语，表示大声喊叫以引起注意、呼唤某人，或公开批评、要求某人承担责任。

A phrasal verb used to indicate shouting to attract attention, summoning someone, or publicly criticizing or challenging someone or something.

不可数 · 及物和不及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Shout or cry loudlyinformal

   To shout or speak loudly in order to attract attention or summon someone.

   大声喊叫

   • She called out his name from across the street.
   • He called out for help when he got stuck.
   • The teacher called out the students' names for attendance.

   同义词bawlbellowcrycry outexclaimhollerroarscreamshoutshout outshriekyell

   反义词mumblemurmurwhisper

2. Challenge or criticize publiclyinformal

   To publicly challenge someone's actions, statements, or behavior, often to expose wrongdoing.

   公开批评

   • The journalist called out the politician for lying.
   • She called out her colleague for taking credit for her work.
   • Activists called out the company for its unethical practices.

   同义词attackcastigatecensurecondemncriticizedenouncelambasterebukereprimandslam

   反义词acclaimapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

3. Summon for dutyformal

   To order someone to come to work or to perform a specific task, especially in an emergency.

   召集服役

   • The fire department was called out to the scene of the accident.
   • The doctor was called out in the middle of the night.
   • The army reserves were called out for training exercises.

   同义词activatecall updeploymustersummon

基本动词call