1580s, "to bring back by calling upon," from re- "back, again" + call (v.); in some cases a loan-translation of Middle French rappeler (see repeal (v.)) or Latin revocare (see revoke). Sense of "bring back to memory" is from 1610s. Related: Recalled; recalling.
recall (n.)
1650s, "act of recalling to mind," from recall (v.). In U.S. politics, "removal of an elected official," 1902.
实用例句
1. I recall many discussions with her on these and kindred topics.
我回想起多次同她就这些问题及类似话题进行的讨论。
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2. As far as I can recall, Patti was a Smith.
我记得帕蒂是姓史密斯的。
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3. The old-timers used to recall how hot 1886 was.
老人们常常回想起1886年的酷热。
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4. He had a good memory, and total recall of her spoken words.
他记忆力很好，她当时说的话他全都记得起来。
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5. Public employees, teachers and liberals are circulating a petition for his recall.
