inscription
UK/ɪn'skrɪpʃ(ə)n/US/in'skripʃәn/
GREB1
Definitions
n.
Words written, carved, or engraved on a surface.
铭文；题词
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedAn inscription is writing cut or written onto a surface.
Root script still carries 46 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.inscription on上面的铭文
- 2.ancient inscription古老的铭文
- 3.[inscription] stone[铭文]石头
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ring bears a short Latin inscription.