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

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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
I admire her dedication to her career.
我敬佩她对事业的献身精神。
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。
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。
He shows great dedication to his work.
他对工作表现出了极大的献身精神。