devotion

词根词缀:

词根
vot= to vow 发誓

devote v. 献身

de 加强 + vot 发誓 + e → 拼命发誓 → 献身

devotion n. 献身

devote的名词

votary n. 热心支持者

vot 发誓 + ary 表人 →〔一同〕发誓的人 → 热心支持者

vote v. 投票(投票前需要发誓以示诚实)

voter n. 投票者

vot 发誓 + er 表名词 → 投票者

数据来源:新东方英语词汇速记大全

相关例句:

His transference of devotion from Nicola to Susan was complete.

他对妮古拉的挚爱完全转移到了苏珊身上。

But won the devotion of your men.

但是赢得了士兵们对你的热爱。

Total devotion it certainly was, slavish devotion some would say.

这当然是绝对的忠诚,有人也许会称之为俯首帖耳,唯命是从。

He recalled her devotion to her husband during his hour of need.

他回忆起她在丈夫困难之时的忠贞奉献。

I like the sincerity of this religious devotion and respect this solemn and sacred belief.

我喜欢宗教情感的虔诚和真挚,并为如此庄严、神圣的信仰而心存崇敬。

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle.

对于你们的勇气、责任感和战斗技能,我有十足的信心。