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beckon 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/ˈbekən/,
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beckoned, past participle; beckons, 3rd person singular present; beckoning, present participle; beckoned, past tense;
  1. Make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
    • - Miranda beckoned to Adam
  2. Attract the attention of and summon (someone) in this way
    • - he beckoned Christopher over
    • - he beckoned Duncan to follow
  3. Seem to be appealing or inviting
    • - the going is tough, and soft options beckon
  1. signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"
  2. appear inviting; "The shop window decorations beckoned"
  3. summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
  4. To wave and/or to nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer
  5. (beckoning) Such a wave or similar action; That beckons
  6. (Beckoning) Using the index finger, hand, head and even the eyes to draw another person nearer.
  7. (beckons) attracts or lures by tempting with something desirable
  8. Invite to come near with a nod of the head or a gesture of the hand.