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.

inscription的近义词

    e.g. Above its doors was a Latin inscription: Non omnia possumus omnes...
           门的上方刻有拉丁文铭“人非万能”。
    e.g. The medal bears the inscription 'For distinguished service'.
           奖章上刻有“功勋卓越”的字样。

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

    e.g. The inscription reads: 'To Emma, with love from Harry'.
           题赠写着：“献给爱玛,爱你的哈里”。