devotion
gb/dɪvˈoʊʃən/ us/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
B1
英語
~ 2700
odaadás, elkötelezettség, áhítat, ájtatosság
名詞
B1
1
odaadás
B2
用法パターン：
devotion to [someone/something]
Her devotion to her children is clear in everything she does.
A gyermekei iránti odaadása minden tettében megmutatkozik.
The nurse showed great devotion to her patients.
Az ápolónő nagy odaadást tanúsított a betegei iránt.
He earned respect for his devotion to the cause.
Their devotion to each other lasted a lifetime.
The soldier’s devotion to duty was admired by all.
学習者向け例文
I admire her devotion to her family.
Csodálom a családja iránti odaadását.
He has great devotion to his job.
Nagyon elkötelezett a munkája iránt.
My dog shows devotion to me every day.
Her devotion to her work is strong.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'devotion' with 'emotion.' 'Devotion' implies loyalty and commitment, not just feelings.
意味
Strong love and loyalty
コロケーション
devotion to duty
|lifelong devotion
|show devotion
|true devotion
類義語
dedication (Focuses more on committed effort rather than emotional attachment.)
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loyalty (Stresses faithfulness and reliability, sometimes without the deep emotional aspect.)
対義語
disloyalty (Lack of faithfulness or support toward someone or something.)
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indifference (Lack of interest or emotional connection.)
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|values
|core_vocabulary
定義
A deep feeling of love and care for someone or something, and wanting to support them.
A strong feeling of love, loyalty, or commitment toward a person, cause, or activity.
名詞
B2
2
áhítat
C1
ájtatosság
C2
用法パターン：
morning devotions
She spends an hour each morning in private devotion.
Minden reggel egy órát tölt csendes áhítattal.
The monks gathered for their evening devotions.
A szerzetesek összegyűltek az esti áhítatra.
His daily devotions are important to his spiritual life.
学習者向け例文
I read the Bible during my morning devotion.
A reggeli áhítat alatt a Bibliát olvasom.
He does his devotions before breakfast.
Reggeli előtt elvégzi az áhítatát.
They meet for group devotion on Sundays.
よくある間違い：
Learners might confuse 'devotion' in this sense with general loyalty; here it refers specifically to religious acts.
意味
Religious worship or practice
コロケーション
morning devotion
|daily devotion
|act of devotion
類義語
worship (General term for showing reverence to a deity; can be broader than 'devotion'.)
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prayer (Specific act of speaking to a deity; can be part of devotion.)
対義語
irreverence (Lack of respect for religious practices.)
テーマ
religion
|spirituality
定義
Time spent praying or doing things to show love for God or a religion.
An act or period of religious worship, prayer, or other spiritual practice.
文法
辞書形
devotion
IPA
GB/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
US/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
音節・強勢
de - vo - tion （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (vo)
活用形
Noun
- Base: devotion
- Plural: devotion, devotions
関連語
表現
act of devotion
1/ˈækt əv dɪvˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
Action showing deep respect or loyalty
Something you do to show your love, loyalty, or respect for someone or something.
例文
- He built the school as an act of devotion to his hometown.
- Caring for the sick was seen as an act of devotion.
devotion to duty
1/dɪvˈoʊʃən tə dˈuti/
fixed phrase
Strong commitment to responsibilities
Being very serious about doing your job or responsibilities well.
例文
- The firefighter’s devotion to duty saved many lives.
- Her devotion to duty earned her a promotion.