Old English gebecnian (West Saxon beacnian) "to make a mute sign," derivative of beacen "a sign, beacon," from Proto-Germanic *bauknjan (cognates: Old Saxon boknian, Old High German bouhnen), from PIE root *bha- (1) "to shine" (see beacon). Related: Beckoned; beckoning. The noun is attested from 1718, from the verb.
实用例句
1. Seen from afar, its towering buildings beckon the visitor in.
从远处看，它高耸的大楼召唤着拜访者进去。
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2. The bright lights of Hollywood beckon many.
好莱坞的花花世界吸引了很多人。
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3. All the attractions of the peninsula beckon.
半岛上的各处景点无不令人心驰神往。
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4. She crooked her finger to beckon him.
她勾勾手指向他示意.
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5. Kate turned to beckon Peter across from the car, but Bill waved him back, meanwhile pushing Kate inside.
