call of nature

相關詞: call

成語

Definition

  1. The need to urinate or defecate; a polite way of referring to the need to use the toilet.

    便意(委婉说法)

    • Halfway through the meeting, he had to excuse himself, saying he needed to answer the 'call of nature'.

      会议进行到一半,他不得不借口离开,说他需要回应『大自然的召唤』。

    • After the long hike, I finally couldn't ignore the 'call of nature'.

      在长途远足后,我终于无法忽视『大自然的召唤』。

    • She felt the 'call of nature' and quickly looked for a restroom.

      她感觉到『大自然的召唤』,迅速寻找洗手间。