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vocation

UK //vəʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n//US //voʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自拉丁语 'vocatio',意为'召唤'或'号召',与'voice'(声音)同源,最初指神的召唤或使命。

noun

❶ 指一个人特别适合或感到强烈使命感的职业或工作,通常带有奉献精神或社会意义。

“Teaching is more than a job for her; it's a vocation.”

(对她来说,教学不仅仅是一份工作,而是一种使命。)

“He felt a strong vocation to become a doctor and help others.”

(他强烈感受到成为医生帮助他人的使命感。)

❶ 指某种职业或行业的统称,尤其指需要特殊技能或培训的工作领域。

“The college offers courses in various vocations like carpentry and plumbing.”

(该学院提供木工、管道工程等多种职业课程。)

“Vocational training helps students acquire practical skills for specific jobs.”

(职业培训帮助学生获得特定工作所需的实用技能。)

同义词:calling, profession, occupation, career, mission

常见短语

sense of vocation — 指对某种职业或使命的强烈感受或认同,通常伴随着责任感和热情。

“Her sense of vocation led her to volunteer in disaster areas.”

(她的使命感促使她前往灾区做志愿者。)

vocational training — 专门为特定职业或工作设计的实践技能培训,区别于普通学术教育。

“After finishing high school, he enrolled in a vocational training program for electricians.”

(高中毕业后,他参加了电工的职业培训项目。)