1610s, "action of officially consigning to the custody of the state," from commit + -ment. (Anglo-French had commettement.) Meaning "the committing of oneself, pledge, promise" is attested from 1793; hence, "an obligation, an engagement" (1864).
雙語例句
1. Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?
例如，他們是否已表現出會致力于民主？
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2. He waxed lyrical about the skills and commitment of his employees.
他津津樂道于員工的技能和敬業精神。
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3. The targets would not be achieved unless other departments showed equal commitment.
除非其他部門同樣努力，否則這些目標無法達成。
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4. It is an open question how long that commitment can last.
這一承諾能維持多久還不確定。
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5. He reaffirmed his commitment to the country's economic reform programme.