| [/vəuˈkeɪʃn; voˋkeʃən/] n 用法:
1 [C] ~ (for/to sth) feeling that one is called to (and qualified for) a certain kind of work, esp social or religious （认为自己合於做某事的）使命感（尤指社会上的或宗教上的）:
vocations to the priesthood, ministry, etc 任牧师等的使命感 *
have/follow one's vocation to become a nun 奉神召当修女 *
Nursing is a vocation as well as a profession. 护理工作既是职业也是救死扶伤的责任. 用法:
2 [U] ~ (for sth) natural liking or aptitude for a certain type of work （对某种工作的）天生的爱好或才能:
He has little vocation for teaching. 他不是教书的材料. 用法:
3 [C usu sing 通常作单数] (fml 文) person's trade or profession 行业; 职业:
find one's true vocation (in life) 找到了（一生中）真正的职业 *
You should be an actor you've missed your vocation, ie you are following the wrong career. 你应该当演员--你入错行了. |