dedication
noun uk/ˌded.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌded.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
(TIME/ENERGY)
C1 [ U ]奉献，贡献;献身
the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important
He has always shown great dedication to the cause. 他对这项事业一直都表现出强烈的奉献精神。
She thanked the staff for their dedication and enthusiasm. 她感谢全体员工的奉献精神和工作热情。
- More examples
- The country's greatest resource is the dedication of its workers.
- The job requires a lot of enthusiasm, dedication and self-sacrifice.
- I owe my life to the bravery and dedication of the rescue services.
- She applied herself to the task with enormous energy and dedication.
- With a certain amount of dedication and determination, you can achieve a great deal.
(OF BOOK, ETC.)
[ C ]献词;致谢词
a statement that says in whose honour something has been written, made, performed, etc.
The dedication at the front of the book read "For my Father". 书前面的献词中写道：“献给我的父亲”。
(OF BUILDING)
[ C ]（尤指宗教建筑的）落成典礼，启用仪式
a ceremony in which a building, especially a religious building, is opened for use and its purpose is stated