1. | [i][t] 招手示意;举手召唤to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you |
He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill. 他招手示意服务生把账单送过来。 | |
He beckoned her over with a wave. 他挥手让她过去。 | |
The boss beckoned him into her office. 老板招手示意他进她的办公室。 | |
She beckoned him to come and join them. 她打手势要他来加入他们的活动。 |
2. | [i][t] 吸引;诱惑to appear very attractive to sb |
The clear blue sea beckoned. 清澈蔚蓝的大海令人向往。 | |
The prospect of a month without work was beckoning her. 一个月的闲暇时光令她神往。 |
3. | [i] 很可能发生(或出现)to be sth that is likely to happen or will possibly happen to sb in the future |
For many kids leaving college the prospect of unemployment beckons. 许多刚踏出大学校门的孩子可能会面临失业。 |