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

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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
The same courage and dedication.
同样具有勇气和献身精神。
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。
Her dedication constantly astonishes me.
她的奉献精神总是让我震惊。
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。