- avocation (n.)[avocation 词源字典]
- 1520s, "a calling away from one's occupation," from Latin avocationem (nominative avocatio) "a calling away, distraction, diversion," noun of action from past participle stem of avocare, from ab- "off, away from" (see ab-) + vocare "to call" (see voice (n.)).[avocation etymology, avocation origin, 英语词源]