vocation
n
1 [C] ~ (for/to sth) feeling that one is called to (and qualified for) a certain kind of work, esp social or religious (認為自己合於做某事的)使命感(尤指社會上的或宗教上的)
vocations to the priesthood, ministry, etc 任牧師等的使命感
have/follow one's vocation to become a nun 奉神召當修女
Nursing is a vocation as well as a profession. 護理工作既是職業(yè)也是救死扶傷的責任.
2 [U] ~ (for sth) natural liking or aptitude for a certain type of work (對某種工作的)天生的愛好或才能
He has little vocation for teaching. 他不是教書的材料.
3 [C usu sing 通常作單數(shù)]
(fml 文) person's trade or profession 行業(yè); 職業(yè)
find one's true vocation (in life) 找到了(一生中)真正的職業(yè)
You should be an actor you've missed your vocation, ie you are following the wrong career. 你應該當演員--你入錯行了.