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单词 commitment
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commitment

UK /kəˈmɪtmənt/

Word Forms

singularcommitment
pluralcommitments


  1. 1
    singular/uncountable a strong belief that something is good and that you should support it
    commitment to:

    The government has failed to demonstrate its commitment to the railways.

    Synonyms and related words

    Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
  2. 2
    countable/uncountable a promise to do something
    commitment to:

    The Government will continue to honour its commitment to pensioners.

    honour​/​fulfil​/​meet a commitment:

    He’s a man who believes in fulfilling his commitments.

    make a commitment (to do something):

    We’ve made a commitment to help, and we will.

    Synonyms and related words

    Promises
  3. 3
    uncountable enthusiasm for something and a determination to work hard at it

    I am delighted with the level of commitment you have all shown.

    lack of commitment:

    Her laziness and lack of commitment are appalling.

    Synonyms and related words

    Determination and ambition
  4. 4
    countable a duty or responsibility that you have accepted

    I can’t do this job right now because of other commitments.

    financial commitments:

    He may have a large income, but he also has huge financial commitments.

    family​/​work​/​teaching etc commitments:

    He couldn’t join the class because of work commitments.

    Synonyms and related words

    Responsibilities and responsibility
  5. 5
    uncountable the use of money, people, or time for a particular purpose
    Synonyms and related words

    Use of something

commitment

US /kəˈmɪtmənt/

Word Forms

singularcommitment
pluralcommitments


  1. 1
    countable/uncountable a promise to do something
    commitment to:

    I want to honor my father’s commitment to the people who farm here.

    honor​/​fulfill​/​meet a commitment:

    He’s a man who believes in honoring his commitments.

    make a commitment (to do something):

    We’ve made a commitment to help, and we will.

    Synonyms and related words

    Promises
  2. 2
    singular/uncountable a strong belief that something is good and that you should support it
    commitment to:

    The government has failed to demonstrate its commitment to the environment.

    Synonyms and related words

    Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
  3. 3
    uncountable enthusiasm for something and a determination to work hard at it

    I am delighted with the level of commitment you have all shown.

    lack of commitment:

    Her laziness and lack of commitment are appalling.

    Synonyms and related words

    Determination and ambition
  4. 4
    countable a duty or responsibility that you have accepted

    I can’t do this job right now because of other commitments.

    financial commitments:

    He may have a large income, but he also has huge financial commitments.

    family​/​work​/​teaching etc. commitments:

    He couldn’t join the class because of work commitments.

    Synonyms and related words

    Responsibilities and responsibility
  5. 5
    uncountable the use of money, people, or time for a particular purpose
    Synonyms and related words

    Use of something
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