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

FICC has consistently combined innovation, dedication and market focus to forge ahead of its competitors.
FICC一贯联合创新、奉献和市场关注前进了它的竞争对手。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
I shall take on the work with humility and dedication.
我要以谦逊和献身的精神，从事我的工作。
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。
His talent and dedication will ensure his success.
他的才华和执著将确保他成功。