make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to come nearer or follow
(以手、臂或头的动作)鼓励(或命令)某人靠近(或跟上)
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Miranda beckoned to Adam .米兰达示意亚当跟上。
[with obj. and adverbial of direction]attract the attention of and summon (someone) in this way
(以手、臂或头的动作)示意,召唤
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he beckoned Cameron over 他示意让卡梅伦过来
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[with obj. and infinitive]
he beckoned Duncan to follow. 他示意邓肯跟上。
〈喻〉 (似乎)有吸引力,诱人
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the going is tough and soft options beckon. 情况艰难时,求安稳的选择往往很有吸引力。
"Old English