call off (something)orcall (something) off:to stop doing or planning to do (something)停止;取消
We had to call off [=cancel] our trip.我们不得不取消这次旅行。
The police have decided to call the investigation off. [=to stop the investigation]警方决定停止调查。
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call off (someone or something)orcall (someone or something) off:to cause or tell (a person or animal) to stop attacking, chasing, etc.使(人或动物)停止(袭击、追捕等)
The dog was barking and growling at me until its owner called it off.那条狗对着我狂吠,直到主人喊它才安静下来。
she was about to tell me the big news when her attention was called off by the arrival of another guest called off the party after half of those invited couldn't make it