n.

1. 托付，交托；委任[U]
2. 下狱；收监[U]
3. 关进精神病院[U]
4. 承诺，保证；承担的义务[U][C][（+to）]
   I felt I did not have to make such a commitment to them.

   我觉得我没有必要对他们作出那样的承诺。

5. 信奉；支持；献身[U][C][（+to）]
   My aunt has a sincere commitment to Buddhism.

   我姑妈笃信佛教。

6. 犯罪，罪行[U][C]
   commitment of infanticide

   杀婴罪

n.

1. the state or quality of being committed to a cause, policy, or person.
   ▸a pledge or undertaking.
2. an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.