固定表达，在语境中理解。

独自；靠自己

You do not have to move the heavy bookshelf by yourself; I can help after my shift.

回电话；稍后再打来

The clinic promised to call back once the test results were ready.

请来；召来；打电话报告

The landlord called in a plumber when water began leaking through the kitchen ceiling.

给我回电话；再打给我

If the clinic has an earlier appointment, call me back before noon.

请求；号召；拜访

The mayor called on residents to conserve water while crews repaired the main pipe.

报警；叫警察来

If the strangers keep trying the door, call the cops and wait somewhere safe.

简直不敢相信；难以置信

I cannot believe how quickly the garden filled with flowers.

不敢相信；难以置信

I can't believe the market stayed open through the storm and served everyone who came in.

忍不住；不禁（后接名词或动名词）；忍不住；无法不做某事

I can't help smiling when the old cat curls up beside the heater.

情不自禁；没法控制自己

I can't help it; I laugh every time the old radio jingle starts playing.

想不起来；记不得

I can't remember where I parked after the concert let out, so let's check the north garage first.

受不了；无法忍受

I can't stand the buzzing sound from that old ceiling fan.

无法停止；忍不住一直做某事

I can't stop laughing whenever my grandfather tells that story about the runaway goat.

受不了；无法忍受

The engine is making that grinding noise again, and I can't take it much longer.

无法判断；分辨不出

From the echo, I can't tell whether the tunnel bends left or right.

迫不及待；等不及；迫不及待；非常期待

We can't wait to see the garden after the new roses open.

迫不及待地等待；非常期待

The children can't wait for the school trip because they will visit the aquarium for the first time.

迫不及待想见；很期待看到

I can't wait to see the finished mural after the artists add the final colors tomorrow.

车祸；交通事故

A minor car accident blocked the bridge for nearly twenty minutes.

车钥匙

I found the car keys under a stack of grocery receipts.

在意；关心

She cares about doing the job well, even when nobody is watching.

照料；照看；喜欢；想要（较礼貌的说法）

The community garden gave newcomers a chance to care for the plants and learn each season.

愿意（礼貌地询问对方是否想做某事）

Would you care to see the renovated studio before the opening?

使过度兴奋；使得意忘形（常见于 get carried away）

The crowd got carried away when the underdog scored twice in the final minute.

恰当的例证；典型例子

Several restaurants have extended their opening hours; the café across from the station is a case in point.

兑换；兑现（积分、票券或权益）

You can cash in your reward points for a train ticket.

时来运转；碰上好事

After three canceled ferries, we finally caught a break when the wind dropped.

补做；赶上；了解最新情况

I spent Sunday morning catching up on the reports I had missed during the trip.

叙旧；赶上；追上

I called my sister to catch up with her after we both finished the busy season at work.

死因；死亡原因

The final report listed smoke inhalation as the cause of death.

警示故事；引以为戒的例子

The failed launch became a cautionary tale about skipping user tests.

手机；移动电话

I left my cell phone on the kitchen counter, so I missed your call.

改变主意；态度转变

She had a change of heart after meeting the volunteers who would use the new center.

换个话题

When the discussion became tense, Lee suggested they change the subject and talk about their weekend plans.

改变主意；改变态度

You can change your mind about the paint color after seeing the sample on the wall.

检查是否有；查找

Before sending the application, check for missing signatures and make sure the phone number is current.

联系……了解情况；与……沟通进展

After rehearsal, the stunt coordinator checked in with each performer to confirm that the harnesses were secure.

办理入住；调查；核实

We checked into the hotel before visiting the museum across the street.

查看……的情况；确认……是否安好

I called to check on my neighbor after the power went out on her street.

查看……的情况；确认……是否安好

The nurse checked up on Mr. Ortiz after his family called with a concern.

与……确认；向……核实

Check with the librarian before moving the display case because it contains fragile local maps.

临阵退缩；因害怕而打退堂鼓

You have prepared for weeks, so don't chicken out at the last minute.

放松下来；冷静一点

Take a breath and chill out before you call the airline.

凑份子；出力帮忙

Everyone chipped in to buy a farewell gift for the coach who had supported the team all year.

在……之间选择

The committee had to choose between repairing the old roof and replacing the heating system first.

按计划；按照预定安排

US Colonel Ed Cardon said the Baghdad bombing did not go according to plan.

从一侧到另一侧；左右来回

The child rocked from side to side while waiting for the bus to arrive.

在接到通知后很短的时间内；临时通知即需行动

They are advised to keep in touch with the British Embassy and to be ready for 'departure' at short notice as well as to have travel documents ready.

无效的；不具有法律效力的

The referendum was declared null and void due to a low turnout.

无可奉告；拒绝就某事发表评论

To date, the Pakistani government has offered no comment on the decision to block online access to Blogger.com.