来自call，呼叫。

1. They have been calling the Presidency decision a backroom deal.

他们称总统人选问题是个幕后交易。

2. I strolled up and down thoughtfully before calling a taxi.

我踱来踱去仔细思量后叫了一辆出租车。

3. Midge clapped her hands, calling them back to order.

米奇拍手示意他们安静下来。

4. You can propagandize just by calling attention to something.

你只要通过唤起人们对某事的注意就能起到宣传的作用。

5. They are calling for large spending cuts and tax increases.

他们呼吁大幅度削减开支并提高税收。