| 单词 | dedicate |
| 释义 | dedicate —dedicate /ˈded.ɪ.keɪt/ verb [T] (BOOK, ETC.) ↑Verb Endings for dedicate ► C2 If you dedicate a book, play, performance, etc. to someone or something, you publicly say that it is in their honour: » The book is dedicated to the author's husband.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing downverb [T] (GIVE TIME/ENERGY) ↑Verb Endings for dedicate ► C1 to give all of your energy, time, etc.: » He has dedicated his life to scientific research.» The new president said she would dedicate herself to protecting the rights of the sick and the homeless.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving oneself• • • Extra Examples:» He dedicated his poetry to the glory of God.» The record is dedicated to her mother, who died recently.» He dedicated his life to freeing the world from famine and disease.» The war memorial was dedicated to both Jews and Gentiles.» If you are in the area, you should dedicate at least a day to seeing the city.verb [T] FORMAL (BUILDING) ↑Verb Endings for dedicate ► F0 When a building, especially a religious building, is dedicated, there is a ceremony at which it is formally opened for use and its particular purpose is stated: » The church was dedicated on 1 March 1805 to the local Saint Jude.Thesaurus+: ↑CeremoniesThesaurus+: ↑Religious ceremonies and prayers |
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