Career 对比 Occupation 对比 Profession 对比 Trade 对比 Vocation

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Career

前 1000（非常常见） A1 noun

Occupation

前 2000（常见） B2 noun

Profession

前 2000（常见） B1 noun

Trade

前 1000（非常常见） B1 noun

Vocation

前 3000（常见） B1 noun

	Career	Occupation	Profession	Trade	Vocation
发音	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈrɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈrɪr/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/prəˈfeʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/prəˈfeʃn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/treɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/treɪd/"]/	🇬🇧 //vəʊˈkeɪʃən// 🇺🇸 //voʊˈkeɪʃən//
含义	一个人长期从事的工作或职业。 The job or profession someone does for a long time.	What job someone does. What job someone does.	需要特殊培训或教育的工作或职业。 A job or career that requires special training or education.	用一种东西交换另一种东西。 To exchange one thing for another.	一个人觉得非常适合的工作或事业。 A job or career that someone feels strongly suited for.
例句	She decided to change her career after working in finance for ten years.	His occupation as a teacher kept him busy throughout the school year.	He decided to pursue a profession in medicine after years of studying.	The trade between the two countries has increased significantly this year.	She believes her vocation is to teach young children.
语域	中性	中性	中性	中性	中性
常见程度	前 1000（非常常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 1000（非常常见）	前 3000（常见）
CEFR 等级	A1	B2	B1	B1	B1
词性	noun	noun	noun	noun	noun
搭配	long, brief, short, build, carve, carve out, last something, span something, begin, break, advancement, development, during somebody’s career, throughout somebody’s career, career in, the height of your career, the peak of your career, a change of career, chequered/​checkered, colourful/​colorful, turbulent, have, start	full-time, current, main, choose, find, follow, list somebody’s occupation as something, a range of occupations, foreign, continued, continuing, begin, end, maintain, begin, end, continue, force, during the occupation, under occupation, occupation of, land, illegal, unlawful, take up, in occupation of, ready for occupation	chosen, noble, caring, practise/​practice, enter, go into, by profession, in a/​somebody’s/​the profession, a choice of profession, the top of somebody’s profession, the oldest profession	booming, brisk, burgeoning, conduct, do, engage in, boom, expand, flourish, balance, figures, performance, in a/​the trade, trade between, trade in, booming, brisk, burgeoning, conduct, do, engage in, boom, expand, flourish, balance, figures, performance, in a/​the trade, trade between, trade in, booming, brisk, burgeoning, conduct, do, engage in, boom, expand, flourish, balance, figures, performance, in a/​the trade, trade between, trade in, booming, brisk, burgeoning, conduct, do, engage in, boom, expand, flourish, balance, figures, performance, in a/​the trade, trade between, trade in, skilled, building, learn, carry on, exercise, by trade, a jack of all trades, the tricks of the trade	follow a vocation, sense of vocation, choose a vocation
反义	unemployment, idleness	unemployment, leisure	amateur, hobby	keep, retain, hold	avocation, disinterest
常见错误	Confusing 'career' with 'job' — a job can be temporary while a career is long-term., Using 'career' as a verb — it is only a noun., Forgetting to use 'a' or 'my' before 'career' in sentences.	Confused with 'job' – 'occupation' is often more formal., Using 'occupation' when referring to a temporary position., Mixing up with 'hobby' – an occupation is not the same as a leisure activity.	'Profession' is often confused with 'occupation'—they are similar, but 'profession' usually means a specialized field., Learners may use it incorrectly to refer to any job, including casual or low-skill positions., Sometimes confused with 'proficiency', which refers to skill level, not a job.	Confusing 'trade' with 'trick' when talking about exchanging items., Using 'trade' without specifying what is being exchanged., Mixing up 'trade' with 'deal' although they can be used similarly.	Confused with 'vacation' as they sound similar., Using it without an article, e.g., saying 'vocation is important' instead of 'a vocation is important'.
用法说明	在讨论长期职业或人生工作的时使用'职业'。避免用它来指代临时工作或随意工作。 Use 'career' when discussing long-term professions or life's work. Avoid using it for temporary jobs or casual work.	Used in both formal and casual contexts. More common in writing than speech. In informal settings, you might use 'job' instead. Used in both formal and casual contexts. More common in writing than speech. In informal settings, you might use 'job' instead.	在讨论通常需要特定资格或培训的工作时使用'职业'。避免在简单工作的随意对话中使用。它比'工作'更正式。 Use 'profession' when discussing jobs that typically require specific qualifications or training. Avoid using it in casual conversations about simple jobs. It is more formal than 'job'.	在交换商品或服务时使用'贸易'。避免在过于非正式的场合使用。更适合在商业或经济讨论中。 Use 'trade' for exchanging goods or services. Avoid in overly informal contexts. More suitable in business or economic discussions.	通常在正式场合使用。职业通常暗示着深厚的个人承诺或使命感。 Typically used in formal contexts. A vocation often suggests a deep personal commitment or calling.

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The Wire › S1 E1

of your beshitted career in his hot little hands.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

the career of inventor Howard Stark,

The Wire › S1 E1

of your beshitted career in his hot little hands.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

the career of inventor Howard Stark,

Career

The Wire › S1 E1

And what is your occupation, Ms. Lyles?

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

Reserved occupation.

The Wire › S1 E1

And what is your occupation, Ms. Lyles?

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

Reserved occupation.

Occupation

House Of Cards › S1 E1

You should care more about them, given your profession.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

You are a credit to your profession.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

What is his profession, madame?

House Of Cards › S1 E1

You should care more about them, given your profession.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

You are a credit to your profession.

Profession

常见问题：Career 对比 Occupation 对比 Profession 对比 Trade 对比 Vocation

Career、Occupation、Profession、Trade和Vocation 有什么区别？

Career: The job or profession someone does for a long time. Occupation: What job someone does. Profession: A job or career that requires special training or education. Trade: To exchange one thing for another. Vocation: A job or career that someone feels strongly suited for.

哪个更高级：Career、Occupation、Profession、Trade和Vocation？

Occupation 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 B2。

Career、Occupation、Profession、Trade和Vocation 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Career: A1, Occupation: B2, Profession: B1, Trade: B1, Vocation: B1。

Career、Occupation、Profession、Trade和Vocation 是什么词性？

Career: noun, Occupation: noun, Profession: noun, Trade: noun, Vocation: noun.

能各给一个例子吗？

Career: She decided to change her career after working in finance for ten years. Occupation: His occupation as a teacher kept him busy throughout the school year. Profession: He decided to pursue a profession in medicine after years of studying. Trade: The trade between the two countries has increased significantly this year. Vocation: She believes her vocation is to teach young children.

我可以互换使用 Career、Occupation、Profession、Trade和Vocation 吗？

不总是。Career、Occupation、Profession、Trade和Vocation 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。