dedication
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/ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/
the hard work and effort you put into something because it matters to you
Her dedication to helping others inspires everyone around her.
她帮助他人的奉献精神激励着她周围的每一个人。
a ceremony to show that a building or object has a special purpose or honors someone
The dedication of the new library will take place next week.
新图书馆的落成典礼将于下周举行。
words at the start of a book or performance that thank or honor someone
The author's dedication at the beginning of the book was heartfelt.
作者在书前的题词非常真挚感人。