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.
   她致力於一伟大事业，但其崇高的奋斗精神已变质成为偏执的狂热。
2. The President affirmed America's commitment to its transatlantic (ie European) allies.
   总统申明美国履行对其欧洲盟国承担的义务。
3. His political commitment is only skin-deep.
   他政治上的承诺只是表面文章。

com.mit.ment

n.（名词）
The act or an instance of committing, especially:
交托，委任：进行交托的行动或事例，尤指：
The act of referring a legislative bill to committee.
交付：将立法议案交归委员会的行动
Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.
官方拘留：官方的授权，给监狱或心理健康机构
A court order authorizing consignment to a prison.
监禁：法院命令，授权托付给监狱

A pledge to do.
承诺
Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation.
约定：保证的事情，尤指涉及资金责任的合同保证
The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons:
致力，献身：对行动过程、他人或多人感情上或理智上地联系的状态：
例句：
a deep commitment to liberal policies; a profound commitment to the family.
为自由主义政策奉献；对家庭由衷的奉献