n.

1. 奉献，供奉[U]
2. 献堂典礼；揭幕仪式[C]
   The archbishop attended the dedication of the new church.

   主教出席了新教堂的献堂典礼。

3. 专心致力，献身[U][（+to）]
   His dedication to teaching gained the respect of his colleagues.

   他专心致力于教学的精神赢得了同事们的尊敬。

4. 献辞，题辞[C]

n.

1. the quality of being dedicated.
2. the action of dedicating.
   ▸an inscription or form of words dedicating a building, book, etc.