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.
她幫助他人的奉獻精神激勵著她周圍的每一個人。
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.
新圖書館的落成典禮將於下週舉行。
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.
作者在書前的題詞非常真摯感人。