commitment

名词 commitment:

1. the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
   同义词：committedness
2. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
   同义词：allegiance, loyalty, dedication
3. an engagement by contract involving financial obligation
4. a message that makes a pledge
   同义词：dedication
5. the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
   同义词：committal, consignment

1. Her commitment to a great cause degenerated from a crusade into an obsession.
   她努力於一巨大奇迹，但其高尚的斗争精力已蜕变成为偏执的狂热。
2. The President affirmed America's commitment to its transatlantic (ie European) allies.
   总统声名美国实行对其欧洲友邦承当的义务。
3. His political commitment is only skin-deep.
   他政治上的许诺只是外表文章。

com.mit.ment

n.（名词）
The act or an instance of committing, especially:
吩咐，委任：停止吩咐的步履或事例，尤指：
The act of referring a legislative bill to committee.
拜托：将立法议案交归委员会的步履
Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.
官方扣押：官方的受权，给牢狱或心思安康机构
A court order authorizing consignment to a prison.
禁锢：法院号令，受权拜托给牢狱

A pledge to do.
许诺
Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation.
商定：保障的工作，尤指触及资金义务的条约保障
The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons:
努力，献身：对步履进程、别人或多人豪情上或明智上地接洽的状况：
例句：
a deep commitment to liberal policies; a profound commitment to the family.
为自在主义政策贡献；对家庭由衷的贡献