inscription

1. N-COUNT An inscription is writing carved into something made of stone or metal, such as a gravestone or medal. 銘文; 碑文

The medal bears the inscription "For distinguished service."

那塊獎章上刻有“功勛卓著”的字樣。

2. N-COUNT An inscription is something written by hand in the front of a book or on a photograph. 題詞

The inscription reads: "To Emma, with love from Harry."

題詞是:“獻給愛瑪，愛你的哈裡。”