call for sth
require, demand or need sth 要求、 需求或需要某事物
The situation calls for prompt action. 形势所迫, 必须立即采取行动.
`I´ve been promoted.´ `This calls for a celebration!´ `我已经升职了.'`这可得庆祝一下喽!'
That rude remark was not called for! 何必说那麽难听的话! Cf 参看 uncalled-for.