1. 定调子：call the shots 定调子 | call the tune 定调子 | call the turn 言中
2. 定调子, 发号施令, 操纵：Call the shots 定调子, 操纵 | Call the tune 定调子, 发号施令, 操纵 | Calm before the storm 暴风雨前的平静
3. 掌权,有决定权：call the roll%[]%点名% | call the tune%[]%掌权,有决定权% | call to account%[]%要求解释,斥责%
1. The President's call highlights the urgency for building a better social security system that is in tune with the requirements of a flexible labor market.
verb
1. exercise authority or be in charge
e.g. Who is calling the shots in this house?
Synonym: call the shots wear the trousers