late 14c., "action of dedicating," from Old French dedicacion (14c., Modern French dédication) "consecration of a church or chapel," or directly from Latin dedicationem, noun of action from dedicare (see dedicate). Meaning "the giving of oneself to some purpose" is c. 1600; as an inscription in a book, etc., from 1590s.
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1. We admire her dedication to the cause of humanity.
我们敬佩她对人类事业的献身精神。
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2. For his dedication the Mayor awarded him a medal of merit.
为表彰他的奉献精神，市长授予他荣誉奖章。
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3. They had faced one difficulty after another with bravery and dedication.
他们以无畏和无私奉献的精神迎接了一个又一个的困难。
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4. To be successful takes hard work and dedication.
成功需要付出艰苦的努力，需要有全身心投入的精神。
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5. Some 250 guests attended the dedication ceremony.
