wake-up call
短语n. （旅馆等提供的）叫醒电话, 叫醒服务; 警钟；警示
发音
US
词形变化
wake-up calls
复数
别名
wakeup call
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.
叫醒电话
叫醒服务
美国She requested a five a.m. wake-up call from the front desk.
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2.
An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.
当头棒喝
比喻Near-synonym: reality check
The recent deaths should serve as a wake-up call to others at risk.