commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ noun plural commitments
plural commitments
Learner's definition of COMMITMENT
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[count] : a promise to do or give something承诺；保证 -
We've got commitments from several charities to donate food and clothing.我们从几家慈善机构得到捐赠食品和衣物的承诺。
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the government's commitment of troops to the region政府向这个地区派遣军队的承诺
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I can't coach my daughter's basketball team. I have too many commitments already. [=I have too many things that I have promised to do]我无法执教我女儿的篮球队。我已经承接了太多的事情。
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It's been a struggle to balance my professional and family commitments. [=to do both what I have promised to do for my job and what I have promised to do for my family]对我而言，平衡好工作和家庭的关系一直是件难事。
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The church has a commitment to helping the poor.教会承诺帮助穷人。
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Getting a dog is a big commitment. [=something that requires you to do a lot]养狗需要有很多付出。
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Opening your own business requires a significant financial commitment. [=it requires you to spend a lot of money over a long time]自己开公司需要大量的资金投入。
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: a promise to be loyal to someone or something忠诚；献身 [count]
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She isn't ready to make a lifelong commitment to another person.她还没有做好向另一人托付终身的准备。
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Are you willing to make a commitment to our cause?你愿意为我们的事业而献身吗？
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He questions the company's commitment to safety.他对这家公司的安全承诺表示质疑。
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[noncount] : the attitude of someone who works very hard to do or support something奉献；投入 -
Some of his teammates said he showed a lack of commitment (to the team).一些队友说他缺乏（对球队的）奉献精神。
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The boss noticed her strong commitment to her work.老板注意到了她对工作的巨大投入。
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No one doubts your commitment to the cause.没人怀疑你对这项事业的投入。