transitive (reflexive). To apply oneself to a task, activity, or goal; to devote oneself to. Cf. to take to —— 4 at phrasal verbs 2.
| 单词 | θ84986 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > doing > activity or occupation > occupy or engage (a person) [verb (transitive)] > engage in or busy oneself about > devote oneself to or take time for (12) takea1350 transitive (reflexive). To apply oneself to a task, activity, or goal; to devote oneself to. Cf. to take to —— 4 at phrasal verbs 2. to give (also put, set, turn) one's mind toc1450 The direction or focus of a person's thoughts, desires, inclinations, or energies. In phrases, as one's mind is (also runs) on: one attends to… to give upa1616 transitive. To devote entirely to; to abandon, addict to. Chiefly with reflexive pronoun as object. to give into ——1692 To enter into, give adhesion to, fall in with (an idea, project, etc.); to engage deeply in (a business); to fall into (an error, a snare). Now… invest1837 transitive. To devote (time, effort, etc.) to a particular purpose, with the expectation that it will prove worthwhile or beneficial; to place… Subcategories:— devote (a faculty, time, etc.) to (7) |
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