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a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself 承诺;许诺;允诺承担;保证 I'm not ready to make a long-term commitment. 我还没有准备做出长期承诺。 They have failed to honour their commitments. 他们没有兑现自己的承诺。 - commitment to somebody/something
The company has shown a commitment to diversity over the years. 多年来,该公司一直致力于多元化。 He questioned the government's commitment to public services. 他对政府在公共服务上作出的承诺提出质疑。 We're looking for a firm commitment from both sides. 我们正在寻求双方的坚定承诺。 - commitment to do/doing something
This project demonstrates our commitment to improving the quality of the city's green spaces. 该项目表明了我们对改善城市绿地质量的承诺。 They reaffirmed their commitment to work for peace. 他们重申致力于和平的承诺。 - commitments under something
Australia is determined to meet its commitments under the agreement. 澳大利亚决心履行该协议下的承诺。
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementb2The company is making a long-term commitment to breaking into the American market. 公司长期致力于打入美国市场。 The government avoided giving any commitments on pensions. 政府避免就养老金问题作出任何承诺。 The government has managed to gain the commitment of employers to the scheme. 政府设法获得了雇主对该方案的承诺。 The president made a firm commitment to increasing spending on health. 总统坚决承诺要增加医疗开支。 Is the government going to honour its commitments on the reduction of air pollution? 政府会兑现其减少空气污染的承诺吗? This is part of the farm's continued commitment to preserving wildlife. 这是该农场对保护野生生物的一贯承诺的一部分。 The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. 这家公司保证供货质优价廉的承诺对它的成功起了决定性的作用。 She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. 她不想在此刻对史蒂夫在感情上作出重大的承诺。
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the desire to work hard and give your energy and time to a job or an activity (对工作或活动的)献身,奉献,投入 He has demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication. 他表现出非凡的承诺和奉献精神。 - commitment to something
commitment to education/democracy/social justice 对教育/民主/社会正义的承诺 Not everyone will be happy with this level of commitment. 并非每个人都会对这种承诺感到满意。 She was criticized for her lack of commitment. 她因缺乏承诺而受到批评。
Extra ExamplesLearning to play the violin requires strong commitment. 学拉小提琴需要极大的恒心。 his lifelong commitment to the socialist cause 他对社会主义事业的毕生支持 to demonstrate a commitment to human rights 表明对人权的信念 I was saddened to see their lack of commitment. 看到他们缺乏奉献精神,我很痛心。 They all played with commitment and determination. 他们都发挥了决心和决心。 This post demands a high level of commitment. 这个职位需要高度的投入。 A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. 干演员这一行需要百分之百的投入。
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a thing that you have promised or agreed to do, or that you have to do 已承诺(或同意)的事;不得不做的事 He's busy for the next month with filming commitments. 他正忙于准备已经承诺下个月接拍的电影工作。 Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. 妇女经常要工作和家庭两头忙。 I don't want to take on any more commitments. 我不想再承担任何义务。
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a promise to pay for something, especially regularly; a promise to use resources in order to achieve something 花费,使用(资金、时间、人力) Taking on a mortgage is a huge financial commitment. 承担抵押是一项巨大的财务承诺。 - commitment (of something) (to something)
the commitment of resources to education 对教育的资源投入 Achieving success at this level requires a commitment of time and energy. 取得这种水平的成就需要花费时间和精力。
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementc1This will probably prove to be the largest financial commitment the industry has ever made. 这可能被证明是该行业做出的最大的财务承诺。 Buying a house is a big financial commitment. 购房意味着要定期支付一大笔钱。 a heavy commitment of capital 巨额的资金投入 The war on poverty requires a commitment of resources from the developing nations. 向贫困开战需要发展中国家资源上的投入。 She can't meet her financial commitments. 她无法履行自己的财务承诺。
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