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单词 devotion
释义 devotion
 /di voh"sheuhn/,  n.  
  1. profound dedication; consecration.
  2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.
  3. an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc.: the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement.
  4. Often, devotions. Eccles. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.
 [1150-1200; ME devocioun ( < AF) < LL devotion- (s. of devotio), equiv. to L devot(us) (see DEVOTE) + -ion- -ION]
 Syn. 2. zeal, ardor. See love.
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