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

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。
Habit, passion, motivation, and dedication are the foundation of success.
习惯，激情，动力和奉献是成功的基石。
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 talent and dedication will ensure his success.
他的才华和执著将确保他成功。
We offer quality products and services, loyalty and dedication to our customers to make.
我们提供优质的产品和服务，忠诚地为广大客户作出奉献。
He shows great dedication to his work.
他对工作表现出了极大的献身精神。
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。
I really appreciate your dedication to this project.
我非常感激你对这一项目的奉献。
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。