wake-up call
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wake-up calls
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叫醒电话, 唤醒服务
a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel
A wake-up call is a service provided by hotels or businesses to alert guests at a specified time, usually to ensure they wake up for a particular event or appointment. The service involves a staff member or automated system calling the guest’s room at the designated time, often in the morning. Wake-up calls are typically requested when checking into a hotel and can be set for a specific time. Some phone systems or mobile apps also offer similar features to help individuals wake up by setting alarms or reminders.
- She requested a wake-up call at 6 AM to ensure she wouldn't miss her early flight.
她要求在早上6点有一个叫醒电话，以确保她不会错过早班飞机。
- The hotel staff provided a friendly wake-up call to start his day.
酒店工作人员提供了一个友好的叫醒电话来开始他的一天。
- He relied on the wake-up call service to make his morning meetings on time.
他依靠叫醒电话服务准时参加早上的会议。
- She was startled by the wake-up call but appreciated the prompt service.
她被叫醒电话吓了一跳，但很欣赏迅速的服务。
- They asked for a wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion.
他们要求提供叫醒电话，以便为他们的早晨远足做好充分准备。
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警钟, 警示
a warning or event that draws attention to a problem and shows that action must be taken, especially when something has been neglected
- The accident was a wake-up call for the whole community.
这次事故对整个社区来说是一个警钟。
- Rising costs served as a wake-up call to the company.
成本上升为公司敲响了警钟。
- The report gave the government a wake-up call on climate issues.
该报告给政府在气候问题上敲响了警钟。
- Failing the exam was his wake-up call to study harder.
考试不及格是他更加努力学习的警钟。
- The defeat was a wake-up call for the team to improve.
这次失败是团队改进的一个警钟。