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

Your dedication and fortitude when dealing with humanitarian groups will enhance your reputation.
与人道主义组织打交道的时候，你的奉献精神和坚韧品质会提升你的声誉。
He shows great dedication to his work.
他对工作表现出了极大的献身精神。
This is my life, this is my dedication, working for peace locally, nationally and internationally.
为当地、为国家甚至于为国际的和平而工作，这将是我的生命，亦是我的奉献。
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。
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。
His talent and dedication will ensure his success.
他的才华和执著将确保他成功。
I really appreciate your dedication to this project.
我非常感激你对这一项目的奉献。
You have your dreams for your dedication, I know.
你有你的梦想你的执着，我知道。
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。
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。