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vocation

/voʊkeɪʃən/

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1 · noun

the particular occupation for which you are trained

职业；使命感

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She saw teaching as a vocation rather than just a job.
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她把教书看作一项使命，而不仅是一份工作。
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Pronunciation: /voʊkeɪʃən/

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