beckonKK [ˈbɛkən] ｜ /ˈbɛkən/
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
signal with the hands or nod
As soon as the bus arrived, the bus conductor stood on the edge of the road, beckoning the passengers to come near.
點頭示意；手勢指引
C1verb
summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
The teacher beckoned the students to come to the front of the class with a simple wave of her hand.
招手示意；召喚
C2verb
appear inviting
The smell of freshly baked cookies beckoned the children into the kitchen.