beckon
UK/'bekәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To gesture or signal to someone to come closer; to seem attractive or inviting
招手示意，召唤；吸引
n.
A gesture or signal made to call someone over
招手，示意的手势
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbeckonother
=beckon
Common Collocations
- 1.beckon to向……招手
- 2.beckon someone招唤某人
Example Sentences
- 1.
She beckoned to me from across the crowded room.
- 2.
The adventure ahead beckoned to the young explorers.