As soon as he heard what was afoot, he telephoned his German and Italian counterparts to protest.

他一听到在进行中的事，马上就给德国和意大利相应人员打电话抗议。

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He telephoned to say he'd be late.

他来电话说要晚到一会儿。

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He telephoned just now.

他刚才打来过电话。

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When Mr Bouchard learnt that opting-out had gone, he telephoned at least four other premiers, urging them not to sign.

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The Lib Dems have reprimanded a peer following reports he telephoned and angrily remonstrated with one of the women who had complained to newspapers about Lord Rennard's conduct.

BBC: Lord Rennard claims: Peer reprimanded over telephone call

On Wednesday the party reprimanded Lib Dem peer Lord Stoneham following reports he telephoned and angrily remonstrated with one of the women who had complained to newspapers about Lord Rennard's conduct.

BBC: Lord Rennard claims: Alleged victim speaks to police