devotion

英 [dɪˈvəʊʃn] 美 [dɪˈvoʊʃn]

n.  挚爱; 关爱; 关照; 奉献; 忠诚; 专心; 热心; 宗教敬拜

复数:devotions

高考CET6TOEFLTEM8

Collins.1 / BNC.6937 / COCA.6466



牛津词典

noun

  1. 挚爱;关爱;关照
    great love, care and support for sb/sth
    1. His devotion to his wife and family is touching.
      他对妻子和家人的关爱感人至深。
  2. 奉献;忠诚;专心;热心
    the action of spending a lot of time or energy on sth
    1. her devotion to duty
      她对职责的忠诚
    2. Her devotion to the job left her with very little free time.
      她全身心投入工作,几乎没有闲暇。
  3. 宗教敬拜
    prayers and other religious practices

    柯林斯词典

    1. N-UNCOUNT 深爱;挚爱;仰慕
      Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
      1. At first she was flattered by his devotion.
        刚开始他的爱慕让她感到荣幸。
    2. N-UNCOUNT 献身;奉献
      Devotion is commitment to a particular activity.
      1. ...devotion to the cause of the people and to socialism...
        献身于人民的事业,献身于社会主义
      2. I don't mean to keep criticising his devotion to his job.
        我并不是要一再批评他对工作的专注。
    3. N-UNCOUNT (对宗教的)虔诚
      Devotion is religious worship or strong religious feeling.
      1. He was kneeling by his bed in an attitude of devotion.
        他虔诚地跪在床边。

    双语例句

    1. At first she was flattered by his devotion.
      刚开始他的爱慕让她感到荣幸。
    2. I don't mean to keep criticising his devotion to his job.
      我并不是要一再批评他对工作的专注。
    3. He was kneeling by his bed in an attitude of devotion.
      他虔诚地跪在床边。
    4. He recalled her devotion to her husband during his hour of need.
      他回忆起她在丈夫困难之时的忠贞奉献。
    5. Despite his constant protestations of devotion and love, her doubts persisted.
      尽管他一直宣称对她的爱忠贞不渝,她仍然心存怀疑。
    6. Total devotion it certainly was, slavish devotion some would say.
      这当然是绝对的忠诚,有人也许会称之为俯首帖耳,唯命是从。
    7. His transference of devotion from Nicola to Susan was complete.
      他对妮古拉的挚爱完全转移到了苏珊身上。
    8. He spent the whole evening assuring his mother of his love and devotion.
      他用了整整一个晚上向母亲表达孝心。
    9. Everybody spoke in praise of her devotion to the cause of education.
      大家异口同声地称赞她献身教育事业的精神。
    10. As a soldier, he showed selfless devotion to duty.
      作为战士,他表现出了对其天职的无私奉献。
    11. The spirit consists in whole-hearted devotion to public interests.
      这种精神就是一心为公。
    12. He adores Hemingway with true devotion.
      他虔诚地崇拜海明威。
    13. She nursed her sick child with devotion.
      她悉心看护她那生病的孩子。
    14. Over the years, she's shown her devotion by abstaining from meat and praying to buddha.
      她长年吃斋念佛,可诚心了。
    15. Their mutual devotion gave them great strength.
      他们互相疼爱给了他们巨大的力量。
    16. From the stories of courage and devotion of men and women, we create the inspirations of youth.
      从体现男性和女性勇敢和奉献精神的故事之中,我们获得了青春的启示。
    17. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle.
      对于你们的勇气、责任感和战斗技能,我有十足的信心。
    18. Her main characteristics are devotion, kindness and honesty.
      她主要的性格就是奉献善良和诚实。
    19. Total devotion to his art.
      完全地为他的艺术献身了。
    20. The devotion of his time and wealth to science.
      他对科学的时间和健康投入。
    21. With devotion and focus, we could do our jobs better.
      有了奉献和专注,我们可以做我们的工作做得更好。
    22. They serve their motherland and people with loyalty and devotion.
      他们忠心耿耿地报效与自己的祖国和人民。
    23. His devotion to his wife and family is touching.
      他对妻子和家人的关爱感人至深。
    24. She was helped by the devotion of a brilliant husband and loving family.
      杰出丈夫和亲爱的子女对她忠心耿耿,给了她不少帮助。
    25. A person who manifests devotion to a deity.
      对神表现出热爱和投入的人。
    26. Nevertheless, he showed great affection and devotion to his master.
      然而,他对主人表现出深厚的感情和忠诚。
    27. I was struck by your honesty and devotion to kevin.
      你对kevin的忠诚与投入打动了我。
    28. I like the sincerity of this religious devotion and respect this solemn and sacred belief.
      我喜欢宗教情感的虔诚和真挚,并为如此庄严、神圣的信仰而心存崇敬。
    29. How can you question my devotion to you?
      你怎么能质疑我对你的忠诚?
    30. But won the devotion of your men.
      但是赢得了士兵们对你的热爱。

    英英释义

    noun

    1. (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
      1. he returned to his devotions

    2. religious zeal

        Synonym:    idolatryvenerationcultism

      1. commitment to some purpose
        1. the devotion of his time and wealth to science

      2. feelings of ardent love
        1. their devotion to each other was beautiful

        Synonym:    devotedness