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dedicate

英['dedɪkeɪt] 美['dɛdɪket]
  • vt. 致力;献身;题献

英英释意


1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause;
"She committed herself to the work of God"
"give one's talents to a good cause"
"consecrate your life to the church"
2. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building;
"The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"
3. inscribe or address by way of compliment;
"She dedicated her book to her parents"
4. set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church