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dedications

UK //ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃənz//US //ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃənz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dedicatio',意为'奉献'或'祝圣',通过古法语 'dedicacion' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指正式或庄重的奉献行为,通常用于表示对某人或某事的忠诚与承诺,常见于书籍、建筑等场合。

“The book's dedications page thanked his family for their support.”

(这本书的献词页感谢了他的家人的支持。)

“The dedications on the memorial wall honored fallen soldiers.”

(纪念墙上的献词向阵亡士兵致敬。)

❶ 表示对特定目标或活动的长期投入与专注,强调持续的努力和付出。

“Her dedications to teaching inspired many young students.”

(她对教学的专注激励了许多年轻学生。)

“The athlete's dedications to training resulted in an Olympic medal.”

(这位运动员对训练的专注为他赢得了一枚奥运奖牌。)

同义词:commitments, devotions, allegiances

常见短语

dedications to — 表达对某人或某事的长期承诺和投入,常用于正式或情感深厚的场合。

“Her dedications to animal welfare spanned over three decades.”

(她对动物福利的奉献持续了三十多年。)