英语词汇“commitment”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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1 (noun) in the sense of dedication

Definition

dedication to a cause or principle

a commitment to the ideals of Bolshevism

Synonyms

dedication

To be successful takes hard work and dedication.

loyalty

I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy.

devotion

devotion to the cause

adherence

Opposites

indecisiveness

wavering

vacillation

2 (noun) in the sense of responsibility

Definition

an obligation, responsibility, or promise that restricts freedom of action

I've got too many commitments to take on anything more right now.

Synonyms

responsibility

This helps employees balance work and family responsibilities.

tie

She had family ties in France.

duty

My duty is to look after the animals.

obligation

I have an ethical and moral obligation to my client.

liability

They admit liability, but dispute the amount of his claim.

engagement

He had an engagement at a restaurant in Greek Street at eight.

3 (noun) in the sense of pledge

Definition

an obligation, responsibility, or promise that restricts freedom of action

We made a commitment to keep working together.

Synonyms

pledge

a pledge to step up cooperation between the states

promise

If you make a promise, you should keep it.

guarantee

We can give no guarantee that their demands will be met.

undertaking

The new owners gave an undertaking that the factory would remain open.

vow

Most people still take their marriage vows seriously.

assurance

an assurance that other forces will not move into the territory

word

He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word.

Opposites

negation

disavowal

proverb

In for a penny, in for a pound

单词	commitment
释义	Trends of commitment View usage for: commitment (kəmɪtmənt) Word forms: plural commitments 1. uncountable noun Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. ...commitment to the ideals of Bolshevism. [+ to] Synonyms: dedication, loyalty, devotion, adherence More Synonyms of commitment 2. countable noun A commitment is something which regularly takes up some of your time because of an agreement you have made or because of responsibilities that you have. I've got a lot of commitments. Work commitments forced her to uproot herself and her son from Reykjavik. 3. countable noun [usually NOUN to-infinitive] If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it. [formal] We made a commitment to keep working together. They made a commitment to peace. [+ to] Synonyms: pledge, promise, guarantee, undertaking More Synonyms of commitment 4. variable noun Commitment is the process of officially sending someone to a prison or to hospital. [US]regional note: in BRIT, use committal More Synonyms of commitment commitment in British English (kəˈmɪtmənt) noun 1. the act of committing or pledging 2. the state of being committed or pledged 3. an obligation, promise, etc that restricts one's freedom of action 4. the referral of a bill to a committee or legislature 5. Also called (esp formerly): mittimus law a written order of a court directing that a person be imprisoned 6. the official consignment of a person to a psychiatric hospital or prison 7. commission or perpetration, esp of a crime 8. a future financial obligation or contingent liability Also called (esp for senses 5, 6): committal commitment in American English (kəˈmɪtmənt) noun 1. a committing or being committed 2. official consignment by court order of a person as to prison or a mental hospital 3. a pledge or promise to do something 4. dedication to a long-term course of action; engagement; involvement 5. a financial liability undertaken, as an agreement to buy or sell securities 6. the act of sending proposed legislation to a committee COBUILD Collocations commitment absolute commitment clear commitment deep commitment emotional commitment existing commitment family commitment firm commitment fulfil a commitment genuine commitment honour a commitment ideological commitment lifelong commitment lifetime commitment ongoing commitment prior commitment require commitment selfless commitment show commitment work commitment Examples of 'commitment' in a sentence commitment What is clear is his total commitment to music. The Times Literary Supplement (2012) Older students tend to have more financial commitments and are often reluctant to take on extra debt. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But separation from interests does not necessarily free one from ideological beliefs and commitments. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We will support you in balancing client demands with personal commitments. Times, Sunday Times (2011) We make a huge commitment to one another on the basis of a passing emotion. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The possibility of warranted blame is one of the commitments of moral life. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) The future needs increased commitment by both central and local government. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The moon in your commitment chart promises love could be as serious as you want. The Sun (2011) Could we draw on that commitment to do something similar during the school year? Christianity Today (2000) So there is a time and financial commitment from the firms as well. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Would they be able to carry out international obligations and commitments? Times, Sunday Times (2011) So this week we will reaffirm our commitment to strong collaboration between our universities and research facilities. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The letter rejects the idea that a manifesto commitment is enough. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Keep fighting commitment like this and you might find out. The Sun (2011) That is because total commitment makes great entertainment. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Be aware of the academic challenges and financial commitment. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Universities increasingly look for a demonstration of personal commitment from applicants for vocational degrees such as nursing. Times, Sunday Times (2009) That love and commitment is one of the most powerful forces in civilisation. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Love will get back to its best and commitment promises could be made. The Sun (2010) Furthermore the ceiling on money that can actually be paid out differs from the ceiling on commitments to future expenditure. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Included in the agreement is a commitment for a 15 per cent increase in funding. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This has always been a situation that was going to have longterm implications and long-term commitment. Times, Sunday Times (2007) So the accident somewhat shook my new-found belief in commitment. Times, Sunday Times (2007) That is the strangeness - a commitment to something but with no control. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Quotations In for a penny, in for a pound In other languages commitment British English: commitment NOUN Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. They praised him for his commitment to peace. American English: commitment Brazilian Portuguese: compromisso Chinese: 信奉 European Spanish: compromiso French: engagement German: Engagement Italian: dedizione Japanese: 強い信念 Korean: 강한 신념 European Portuguese: compromisso Latin American Spanish: compromiso All related terms of 'commitment' commitment fee a charge made by a bank, in addition to interest, to make a loan available to a potential borrower deep commitment Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. firm commitment If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it. show commitment Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. work commitment A commitment is something which regularly takes up some of your time because of an agreement you have made or because of responsibilities that you have. clear commitment Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. family commitment A commitment is something which regularly takes up some of your time because of an agreement you have made or because of responsibilities that you have. genuine commitment If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it. ongoing commitment If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it. prior commitment A commitment is something which regularly takes up some of your time because of an agreement you have made or because of responsibilities that you have. require commitment Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. absolute commitment Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. emotional commitment Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. existing commitment A commitment is something which regularly takes up some of your time because of an agreement you have made or because of responsibilities that you have. ideological commitment Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. lifelong commitment If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it. lifetime commitment If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it. selfless commitment Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system. fulfil a commitment If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it. honour a commitment If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it. Chinese translation of 'commitment' commitment (kəˈmɪtmənt) n (u) (to ideology, system) commitment (to sth) 献(獻)身(于(於)某事) (xiànshēn (yú mǒushì)) (c) (= obligation) 义(義)务(務) (yìwù) to make a commitment (to do sth) 作出承诺(諾)(做某事) (zuòchū chéngnuò (zuò mǒushì)) 1 (noun) in the sense of dedication Definition dedication to a cause or principle a commitment to the ideals of Bolshevism Synonyms dedication To be successful takes hard work and dedication. loyalty I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy. devotion devotion to the cause adherence Opposites indecisiveness , wavering , vacillation 2 (noun) in the sense of responsibility Definition an obligation, responsibility, or promise that restricts freedom of action I've got too many commitments to take on anything more right now. Synonyms responsibility This helps employees balance work and family responsibilities. tie She had family ties in France. duty My duty is to look after the animals. obligation I have an ethical and moral obligation to my client. liability They admit liability, but dispute the amount of his claim. engagement He had an engagement at a restaurant in Greek Street at eight. 3 (noun) in the sense of pledge Definition an obligation, responsibility, or promise that restricts freedom of action We made a commitment to keep working together. Synonyms pledge a pledge to step up cooperation between the states promise If you make a promise, you should keep it. guarantee We can give no guarantee that their demands will be met. undertaking The new owners gave an undertaking that the factory would remain open. vow Most people still take their marriage vows seriously. assurance an assurance that other forces will not move into the territory word He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word. Opposites negation , disavowal proverb In for a penny, in for a pound Additional synonyms in the sense of assurance Definition a statement or assertion intended to inspire confidence an assurance that other forces will not move into the territory Synonyms promise, statement, guarantee, commitment, pledge, profession, vow, declaration, assertion, oath, affirmation, protestation (formal), word, word of honour in the sense of devotion Definition strong attachment to or affection for someone or something devotion to the cause Synonyms dedication, commitment, loyalty, allegiance, fidelity, adherence, constancy, faithfulness in the sense of duty Definition a obligation to fulfil one's responsibilities My duty is to look after the animals. Synonyms responsibility, job, task, work, calling, business, service, office, charge, role, function, mission, province, obligation, assignment, pigeon (informal), onus Synonyms of 'commitment' commitment Explore 'commitment' in the dictionary
随便看	(at) the appointed time/hour at the back (of) at the back of one's mind at-the-back-of-ones-mind at the baker's at the beck and call of at the beginning at the beginning/end of july at the best of times at the bottom of at-the-bottom-of-something at the bottom of sth at-the-bottom-of-the-heap at the bottom of the heap at the top of the heap at the bottom of the pile at-the-bottom-of-the-pile at the bus stop at the coalface at the controls at the cost of at the crack of dawn at the cutting edge at the cutting edge of sth at the discretion of sb at the discretion of someone

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