commitment
gb/kəmˈɪtmənt/ us/kəmˈɪtmənt/
B1
英語
~ 1400
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
entity
1
A firm promise or decision
A strong promise or plan to do something.
用法パターン：
a commitment to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'commitment' with 'appointment'. 'Commitment' is an obligation or promise, while 'appointment' is a meeting time.
類義語
promise (More general; can be less formal or binding than 'commitment'.)
対義語
reneging (Breaking a promise or going back on an agreement.)
コロケーション
make a commitment
|honor a commitment
|long-term commitment
|commitment to excellence
|show commitment
テーマ
relationships
|work
|values
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She made a commitment to help at the shelter every weekend.
- His commitment to the project impressed his boss.
- Marriage is a serious commitment that should not be entered into lightly.
- The athlete’s commitment to training led to her success.
- We need your full commitment if we are to succeed.
学習者向け例文
- I made a commitment to study every day.
- She has a strong commitment to her family.
- He gave a commitment to finish the work.
- They have a commitment to help the poor.
- This job needs a big commitment.
名詞
B1
property
2
Dedication or strong focus on something
Being loyal and working hard for something you care about.
用法パターン：
commitment to [something]
類義語
dedication ('Dedication' emphasizes effort and enthusiasm, often without the sense of obligation inherent in 'commitment'.)
対義語
indifference (Lack of interest or concern.)
コロケーション
demonstrate commitment
|show real commitment
|commitment to learning
|level of commitment
テーマ
motivation
|values
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
例文
- Her commitment to her studies earned her top grades.
- The team's commitment was clear in their performance.
- We admire his commitment to environmental causes.
- Without commitment, you cannot achieve long-term goals.
学習者向け例文
- He has great commitment to his job.
- She shows commitment in every task.
- We need more commitment from the players.
- Their commitment to the project is strong.
名詞
B2
action
3
Official act of sending someone to prison or hospital
When the law sends someone to prison or a hospital for treatment.
類義語
incarceration (Refers specifically to imprisonment; does not include hospitalization.)
対義語
release (The act of setting someone free from prison or hospital.)
コロケーション
psychiatric commitment
|involuntary commitment
|commitment order
テーマ
law
|health
例文
- The court ordered his commitment to a mental health facility.
- Her involuntary commitment lasted three weeks.
- Commitment proceedings will begin next month.
学習者向け例文
- The judge ordered his commitment to prison.
- She faced commitment after the trial.
- Commitment can happen if someone is dangerous.
文法
辞書形
commitment
IPA
GB/kəmˈɪtmənt/
US/kəmˈɪtmənt/
音節・強勢
com - mit - ment （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (mit)
活用形
Noun
- Base: commitment
- Plural: commitment, commitments
関連語
Forms
commitments
noun
Core family
commit
verb B1
committed
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncommitted
adjective
Advanced or less common
noncommittal
adjective
表現
level of commitment
1/lˈɛvəl əv kəmˈɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
Degree of dedication shown
How much effort and loyalty someone gives to something.
例文
- The coach questioned the players’ level of commitment.
- Your level of commitment will decide your success.
long-term commitment
1/lˈɔŋ tˈɚm kəmˈɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
Promise lasting for a long time
A promise or plan that will continue for many years.
例文
- Buying a house is a long-term commitment.
- Marriage is often seen as a long-term commitment.
make a commitment
1/mˈeɪk ə kəmˈɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
Promise firmly to do something
To decide strongly and promise to do something.
例文
- She made a commitment to volunteer every month.
- Before signing, he wanted to be sure he could make a commitment.