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dedication

UK //ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn//US //ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dedicatio',意为'献祭'或'奉献',后经古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指对某项事业、目标或活动全身心投入的态度和行为,表现为长期坚持和付出努力。

“Her dedication to teaching inspired all her students.”

(她对教学的全心投入激励了所有学生。)

“The athlete's dedication to training led him to win the championship.”

(这位运动员对训练的专注使他赢得了冠军。)

同义词:commitment, devotion, loyalty

常见短语

with dedication — 表示以专注和投入的态度去做某事,强调持续的努力和热情。

“She worked on the project with dedication and passion.”

(她以专注和热情的态度投入到项目中。)