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

He shows great dedication to his work.
他对工作表现出了极大的献身精神。
This is the moment you deserve to enjoy, the culmination of your hard work and dedication.
这是瞬间你应受到享受乐趣，你的硬的工作的顶点和贡献。
We will be steadfast in our dedication to the dignity and well-being of people throughout the world.
我们会坚定不移地献身于为全世界人民争取尊严和幸福。
I want to read something that requires concentration, dedication and that expands my mind.
我想读的东西，需要集中，献身精神和扩大我的脑海。
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。
I admire her dedication to her career.
我敬佩她对事业的献身精神。
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。
For his dedication the Mayor awarded him a medal of merit.
为表彰他的奉献精神，市长授予他荣誉奖章。
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。
His talent and dedication will ensure his success.
他的才华和执著将确保他成功。