单词 | dedicate |
释义 | dedicate v.tr.   1. (foll. by to) devote (esp. oneself) to a special task or purpose.   2. (foll. by to) address (a book, piece of music, etc.) as a compliment to a friend, patron, etc.   3. (often foll. by to) devote (a building etc.) to a deity or a sacred person or purpose.   4. (as dedicated adj.) a (of a person) devoted to an aim or vocation; having single-minded loyalty or integrity. b (of equipment, esp. a computer) designed for a specific purpose. Derivatives dedicatee n. dedicative adj. dedicator n. dedicatory adj. Etymology: L dedicare (DE-, dicare declare, dedicate) |
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