commitment
UK/kə'mɪtm(ə)nt/US/kә'mitmәnt/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
A promise or pledge to do something; dedication to a cause
承诺，保证；投入，奉献
n.
Something one is obliged to do that limits one's freedom
（占用时间精力的）责任，义务
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcommittogether, with
+
-mentsend, let go
=commitment
commit + -ment (state/result) = "the state of having committed." From commit's "pledge oneself" sense: the dedication or obligation you've bound yourself to.
Common Collocations
- 1.long-term commitment长期承诺
- 2.make a commitment做出承诺
- 3.prior commitment已有的安排
Example Sentences
- 1.
Marriage is a lifelong commitment.
- 2.
She has too many commitments to take on more work.