commits; committed; committing
commits; committed; committing
Learner's definition of COMMIT
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[+ object] : to do (something that is illegal or harmful)犯(罪);做(坏事或错事) -
commit [=perpetrate] a crime犯罪
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commit suicide/murder/rape/adultery自杀;犯谋杀/强奸/通奸罪
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The massacre was committed by the rebel army.叛军犯下了大屠杀的罪行。
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[+ object] : to decide to use (a person, money, etc.) for some particular purpose or use调配;拨出;投入 —
often + to or for 3
: to say that (someone or something) will definitely do something : to make (someone or something) obligated to do something(使)承诺,承担义务 [+ object]
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I've committed myself to a meeting on Thursday. = I'm committed to a meeting on Thursday. [=I have said that I will definitely go to a meeting on Thursday]我已答应参加周四的一个会议。
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The contract commits the company to finishing the bridge by next fall.合同规定公司须于明年秋季完成大桥建设工作。
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He keeps delaying his decision because he doesn't want to commit himself.因为不想表态,他一直拖延做决定。
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: to decide to give your love, support, or effort to someone or something in a serious or permanent way郑重承诺;忠于;全心全意投入 [no object]
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He won't commit himself to a long-term relationship.他是不会让自己与任何人保持长期关系的。
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Many local officials have not yet committed themselves to a presidential candidate.许多地方官员仍未表态支持哪位总统候选人。
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They are committing themselves to the pursuit of truth.他们致力于追求真理。
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[+ object] : to cause (someone) to be put in a prison or a mental hospital将…送进(监狱或精神病院)—
usually used as (be) committed通常用作(be) committed 6
[+ object] British, law : to order (someone) to be tried in a court of law传唤(某人)到法院受审
commit (something) to memory
: to learn (something) so that you remember it perfectly : to memorize (something)把…记住(或记牢)
commit (something) to paper/writing
: to write (something) down把…写下来