n.

1. 行業，職業[C]
   She chose nursing as her vocation.

   她選擇護士為職業。

2. （對特定職業的）稟性，傾向，才能[S][（+for）]
   He has little vocation for teaching.

   他缺少教書的才能。

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

   護理既是職業又是使命。

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.