call something off

Related to word: call

片語動詞

Definition

  1. B2

    to determine that a scheduled event, particularly a sports match, will not take place, or to bring an activity to a halt when it is deemed unnecessary or unfeasible

    决定取消,停止或中止(尤其是体育赛事)

    • The organizers decided to call off the match due to inclement weather.

      主办方决定因恶劣天气取消比赛。

    • She called off the gathering with her friends because she was ill.

      她因为生病取消了与朋友的聚会。

    • The school's sports day was called off due to the impact of the pandemic.

      学校的运动日因疫情影响被取消了。