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。
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。
FCI's success is attributed to its strong commitment and dedication to quality and service.
FCI的成功在于其对于质量和服务的承诺和重视。
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。
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。
I admire her dedication to her career.
我敬佩她对事业的献身精神。
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。
His talent and dedication will insure his success.
才气和执着将确保他成功。
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。
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。