calling
US /ˈkɑː.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɔː.lɪŋ/
名词
1.
使命, 天职
a strong urge toward a particular way of life or career; a vocation
示例:
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She felt a strong calling to become a doctor.
她感到有强烈的使命感要成为一名医生。
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Teaching is more than just a job for him; it's his true calling.
对他来说，教学不仅仅是一份工作；这是他真正的使命。
2.
电话, 呼叫
the action of telephoning someone
示例:
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I received a calling from an unknown number.
我接到了一个陌生号码的电话。
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He ignored her repeated callings.
他无视她反复的电话。