名词

1. (书等的）题献;（戏剧、音乐作品等表演之前的)献词
A dedication is a message which is written at the beginning of a book, or a short announcement which is sometimes made before a play or piece of music is performed, as a sign of affection or respect for someone.

1. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

e.g. his long commitment to public service
they felt no loyalty to a losing team

Synonym: commitmentallegianceloyalty

2. complete and wholehearted fidelity

3. a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

Synonym: inscription

4. a message that makes a pledge

Synonym: commitment

5. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose