英语

devotion

gb/dɪvˈoʊʃən/ us/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
B1 英语
~ 2700
义项
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名词 B1 state
1

Strong love and loyalty

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

用法模式: devotion to [someone/something]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'devotion' with 'emotion.' 'Devotion' implies loyalty and commitment, not just feelings.
近义词
dedication (Focuses more on committed effort rather than emotional attachment.) | loyalty (Stresses faithfulness and reliability, sometimes without the deep emotional aspect.)
反义词
disloyalty (Lack of faithfulness or support toward someone or something.) | indifference (Lack of interest or emotional connection.)
搭配
devotion to duty |lifelong devotion |show devotion |true devotion
主题
emotions |relationships |values |core_vocabulary
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.
名词 B2 action
2

Religious worship or practice

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

用法模式: morning devotions
常见错误:
Learners might confuse 'devotion' in this sense with general loyalty; here it refers specifically to religious acts.
近义词
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.)
反义词
irreverence (Lack of respect for religious practices.)
搭配
morning devotion |daily devotion |act of devotion
主题
religion |spirituality
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • I read the Bible during my morning devotion.
  • He does his devotions before breakfast.
  • They meet for group devotion on Sundays.
语法
词典原形
devotion
IPA
GB/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
US/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
音节与重音
de - vo - tion (3 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vo)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: devotion
  • Plural: devotion, devotions
词族
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
相关表达

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.

例句
  • 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

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/dɪvˈoʊʃən tə dˈuti/
fixed phrase

Strong commitment to responsibilities

Being very serious about doing your job or responsibilities well.

例句
  • The firefighter’s devotion to duty saved many lives.
  • Her devotion to duty earned her a promotion.

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