Recall (library)
REE-kall /ˈriːkɔːl/
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What it really means
When the library asks you to return a borrowed book early because another student has requested it. You get an email with a new due date — return it on time or fines start.
Chinese explanation
图书馆因他人预约而要求你提前还书。你会收到写明新还书日期的邮件——按时还，否则开始罚款。
Example conversation
A: Why do I have to return this early?
B: It's been recalled — someone else requested it. Check the email for the new date.
A：为什么要我提前还这本书？
B：被召回了——有人预约了。看邮件里的新还书日期。
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