英語

devotion

gb/dɪvˈoʊʃən/ us/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
B1 英語
~ 2700
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 state
1

Strong love and loyalty

A deep feeling of love and care for someone or something, and wanting to support them.

用法パターン: devotion to [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'devotion' with 'emotion.' 'Devotion' implies loyalty and commitment, not just feelings.
類義語
dedication (Focuses more on committed effort rather than emotional attachment.) | loyalty (Stresses faithfulness and reliability, sometimes without the deep emotional aspect.)
対義語
disloyalty (Lack of faithfulness or support toward someone or something.) | indifference (Lack of interest or emotional connection.)
コロケーション
devotion to duty |lifelong devotion |show devotion |true devotion
テーマ
emotions |relationships |values |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Her devotion to her children is clear in everything she does.
  • The nurse showed great devotion to her patients.
  • 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.
  • He has great devotion to his job.
  • My dog shows devotion to me every day.
  • Her devotion to her work is strong.
名詞 B2 action
2

Religious worship or practice

Time spent praying or doing things to show love for God or a religion.

用法パターン: morning devotions
よくある間違い:
Learners might confuse 'devotion' in this sense with general loyalty; here it refers specifically to religious acts.
類義語
worship (General term for showing reverence to a deity; can be broader than 'devotion'.) | prayer (Specific act of speaking to a deity; can be part of devotion.)
対義語
irreverence (Lack of respect for religious practices.)
コロケーション
morning devotion |daily devotion |act of devotion
テーマ
religion |spirituality
例文
  • She spends an hour each morning in private devotion.
  • The monks gathered for their evening devotions.
  • His daily devotions are important to his spiritual life.
学習者向け例文
  • I read the Bible during my morning devotion.
  • He does his devotions before breakfast.
  • They meet for group devotion on Sundays.
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
Forms
devotions noun
Core family
devote verb B1 devoted adjective
Related words
devotee noun C1 devout adjective B2
Advanced or less common
devotional adjective devotedly adverb
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.

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