n.

1. 行业，职业[C]
   She chose nursing as her vocation.

   她选择护士为职业。

2. （对特定职业的）禀性，倾向，才能[S][（+for）]
   He has little vocation for teaching.

   他缺少教书的才能。

3. 神召，圣召[U][S1]
4. 天职，使命[C]
   Nursing is a vocation as well as a profession.

   护理既是职业又是使命。

n.

1. a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
2. a person's employment or main occupation, especially one requiring dedication.
   ▸a trade or profession.