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commitment

英 [kə'mɪtm(ə)nt] 美[kə'mɪtmənt]
  • n. 承诺,保证;委托;承担义务;献身

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复数: commitments;

中文词源


commitment 承诺

来自commit, 承诺。

英文词源


commitment (n.)
1610s, "action of officially consigning to the custody of the state," from commit + -ment. (Anglo-French had commettement.) Meaning "the committing of oneself, pledge, promise" is attested from 1793; hence, "an obligation, an engagement" (1864).

双语例句


1. Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?
例如,他们是否已表现出会致力于民主?

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2. He waxed lyrical about the skills and commitment of his employees.
他津津乐道于员工的技能和敬业精神。

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3. The targets would not be achieved unless other departments showed equal commitment.
除非其他部门同样努力,否则这些目标无法达成。

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4. It is an open question how long that commitment can last.
这一承诺能维持多久还不确定。

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5. He reaffirmed his commitment to the country's economic reform programme.
他重申了实施国家经济改革计划的决心。

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