/ˈbɛkən/
to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you 招手示意；举手召唤 SYN signal
~ to sb (to do sth)
He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill.
他招手示意服务生把账单送过来。
~ sb (+ adv./prep.)
He beckoned her over with a wave.
他挥手让她过去。
The boss beckoned him into her office.
老板招手示意他进她的办公室。
~ sb to do sth
She beckoned him to come and join them.
她打手势要他来加入他们的活动。
[I] to be sth that is likely to happen or will possibly happen to sb in the future 很可能发生（或出现）
For many kids leaving college the prospect of unemployment beckons.
许多刚踏出大学校门的孩子可能会面临失业。