dedication

英 [ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn]

美 [ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn]

n. 献身; 奉献; (建筑物等的)奉献典礼，落成典礼; (书、音乐或作品前部的)献词

复数：dedications　

BNC.6951 / COCA.6990

牛津词典

noun

献身；奉献
the hard work and effort that sb puts into an activity or purpose because they think it is important
1. hard work and dedication
  勤奋和奉献
（建筑物等的）奉献典礼，落成典礼
a ceremony that is held to show that a building or an object has a special purpose or is special to the memory of a particular person
（书、音乐或作品前部的）献词
the words that are used at the beginning of a book, piece of music, a performance, etc. to offer it to sb as a sign of thanks or respect

noun

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
1. his long commitment to public service
2. they felt no loyalty to a losing team
Synonym:commitmentallegianceloyalty
complete and wholehearted fidelity
a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
Synonym:inscription
a message that makes a pledge
Synonym:commitment
a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose

His talent and dedication will ensure his success.
他的才华和执著将确保他成功。
It takes dedication, courage and perseverance to run this race.
我们需要以决心，勇气和坚忍来跑这条人生路。
This dedication to rigor and interest in justification is a recurring characteristic in Russell's work.
这种奉献精神，以严谨和有兴趣的理由是一个反复出现的特点，罗素的工作。
Her dedication constantly astonishes me.
她的奉献精神总是让我震惊。
Her living room is also her office, filled with desks, books, papers, a testimony to her dedication to her work.
她的客厅也是她的办公室，里面摆满了书桌、书籍和文件，充分证明了她的敬业精神。
His dedication to teaching gained the respect of his students.
他对教学的奉献得到了学生们尊敬。
This is a dedication of love, this is a transfer of love.
这是一次爱的奉献，这是一次爱的传递。
He may even lightly question your loyalty or dedication.
他甚至可能会质疑你的忠诚和奉献精神。
Our nation is grateful for your dedication and sacrifice.
我们的国家感激你们的奉献和牺牲！
I want to thank Speaker Boehner and Senator Reid for their leadership and their dedication during this process.
我想感谢博纳议长和里德参议员，谢谢他们的领导和在此过程中的全身心投入。