dictation/dɪk'teɪ∫ən/

n. a test in which students write down what a teacher is reading out to them

n. [C; U] 听写：I hate doing English dictations. 我不喜欢听写英语。

◇We can use an mp3 player for dictation. 我们可以把mp3播放器用来听写。

构词-dict- + -ation

音组-tation/-'teɪ∫ən/

expectation; invitation; presentation; reputation; dictation; temptation