I called late. If you don't have it, I understand.

可能现在预约有点晚了。如果已经没有位子，我完全理解。

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I called the office to tell them I'd be late.

我给办公室打电话说我可能晚到一会儿。

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I got called on the carpet for being late.

我因为迟到被叫去剋了一顿。

《牛津词典》

Though a gold bull, I called for a correction late last year and believe more downside is likely from here.

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