calling /ˈkɔ:liŋ/ n. 1. [u] 呼喊，召唤：We heard the calling of the bells to prayer.我们听见了召唤祈祷的钟声。2. [c] 职业；天职：Teaching is a worthwhile calling教书是一种有价值的职业。He considered engineering one of the highest possible callings.他认为工程师可能是最佳职业之一。