怎么读(音标):vəˈkeɪʃən
用法:名词,指一个人的职业、使命或者天职。
例句1-5句且中英对照:
1. Her vocation as a teacher began when she was just a child. 她从小就开始了她作为一名教师的天职。
2. Many people struggle to find their true vocation in life. 许多人在生活中都在努力寻找自己真正的使命。
3. His vocation as a doctor has allowed him to help countless people. 他作为一名医生的使命让他能够帮助无数的人。
4. She felt a strong vocation to become a nun and dedicate her life to serving others. 她强烈地感到要成为一名修女并将自己的生命奉献给服务他人的使命。
5. The church encourages young people to consider the priesthood as a vocation. 鼓励年轻人将神职视为一种天职。
同义词及用法:calling, mission, purpose, career, occupation
编辑总结:vocation是指一个人内心深处感到的使命或者天职,通常与个人的职业和事业有关。它可以是一个人选择的,也可以是被外界所赋予的。无论如何,它都着一个人追求自我实现和服务他人的。