| 单词 | consecrate |
| 释义 | consecrate v.tr. 1. make or declare sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose. 2. (in Christian belief) make (bread and wine) into the body and blood of Christ. 3. (foll. by to) devote (one's life etc.) to (a purpose). 4. ordain (esp. a bishop) to a sacred office. Derivatives consecration n. consecrator n. consecratory adj. Etymology: ME f. L consecrare (as com-, secrare = sacrare dedicate f. sacer sacred) |
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