callings是什么意思？

callings

英['kɔ:lɪŋz] 美['kɔlɪŋz]

• n. 职业( calling的名词复数 )，呼喊，（从事某职业或活动的）欲望，锅笑壶黑；

例句

• Let the Yankees adopt such low callings. 让北方佬去挑选这些下等职业吧.
• He hesitated, as I did too, attracted by several callings. 他不愿意, 我也是如此, 被单一的职业所吸引.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-COUNT
  行业;职业
  A calling is a profession or career which someone is strongly attracted to, especially one which involves helping other people.
  例句
  He was a consultant physician, a serious man dedicated to his calling. 他是个会诊医生,严肃认真,对自己的职业全身心投入。