名词

1. 刻印文字;铭文;碑文
An inscription is writing carved into something made of stone or metal, for example a gravestone or medal.

2. 题词;题赠
An inscription is something written by hand in the front of a book or on a photograph.

1. the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words

2. letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

Synonym: lettering

3. a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

Synonym: dedication