单词 | dedication |
释义 | dedication/dɛdɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n /noun [mass noun] 1The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose: his dedication to his duties...
Synonyms commitment, wholeheartedness, single-mindedness, enthusiasm, zeal, application, diligence, industry, assiduity, resolve, resoluteness, purposefulness, conscientiousness, perseverance, persistence, tenacity, doggedness, drive, staying power, backbone, sedulousness; hard work, effort, labour, striving devotion, devotedness, commitment, loyalty, faithfulness, adherence, allegiance, constancy, staunchness 2The action of dedicating a church or other building: the dedication of a new city church...
2.1 [count noun] An inscription or form of words dedicating a building, book, etc. to a person or deity: a faintly engraved inscription or dedication the hardback edition contained a fulsome dedication to his wife...
Synonyms inscription, address, message blessing, consecration, sanctification, hallowing, benediction OriginLate Middle English: from Latin dedicatio(n-), from dedicare 'devote, consecrate' (see dedicate). |
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