/'bekən; `bɛkən/
v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Dn.t, Dpr.t] ~ (to) sb (to do sth) make a gesture to sb with the hand, arm or head, usu to make him come nearer or to follow （以手、臂或头部的动作）召唤某人（通常为使之走近或跟随自己）
*She beckoned (to) me (to follow). 她招手要我跟着她.
* (fig 比喻) City life beckons (ie attracts) many a country boy. 都市生活吸引着许许多多的乡村子弟.
2 (phr v) beckon sb in, on, over, etc gesture to sb to move in a specified direction 示意某人按指定的方向行动
*The policeman beckoned us over. 警察打手势让我们通过.
* A girl standing at the mouth of the cave beckoned him in. 站在洞口的一个姑娘摆手叫他进去.
* They beckoned me into the room. 他们示意我进入房间.

v
[Language: Old English;Origin: biecnan, from beacen; BEACON]
[I and T]
to make a signal to someone with your hand, to show that you want them to come towards you or to follow you
　I could see my husband beckoning me.
beckon (to) sb to do sth
　She beckoned to the waitress to bring more wine.
beckon sb forward/over etc
　He beckoned us over and introduced us to his wife.
[I and T]
if something such as a place or opportunity beckons, it appears so attractive that you want to have it
　A career in the film industry beckoned.
[I]
if something beckons for someone, it will probably happen to them
beckon for
　Early retirement beckoned for George.