dedicate
v. 獻(身),致力; 題獻詞; 為…舉行落成典禮
If you say that someone has dedicated themselves to something, you approve of the fact that they have decided to give a lot of time and effort to it because they think that it is important.
Back on the island, he dedicated himself to politics...
回到島上後,他便投身於政治。
Bessie has dedicated her life to caring for others.
貝茜一生都致力於照顧他人。
If someone dedicates something such as a book, play, or piece of music to you, they mention your name, for example in the front of a book or when a piece of music is performed, as a way of showing affection or respect for you.
She dedicated her first album to Woody Allen...
她把自己的第一張專輯獻給了伍迪·艾倫。
This book is dedicated to the memory of my mother.
謹以此書獻給我已故的母親。
If a building or church is dedicated to someone, a formal ceremony is held to show that the building will always be associated with them.
The other day, in a little church near Brighton, a window was dedicated to the memory of the Revd. Michael Scott...
幾天前,在布賴頓附近的一個小教堂,人們以一扇窗戶來紀念邁克爾·斯科特牧師。
The church is dedicated to St Mary of Bec.
該教堂供奉的是貝克的聖瑪麗。
1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause;
2. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building;
3. inscribe or address by way of compliment;
4. set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
dedicate, devote
這兩個動詞均有"奉獻"之意。
I dedicate the book to my inspirational teacher — Li Yang.
我現在要把這本書獻給影響我終身的老師——李陽老師.
She vowed to herself that she would dedicate her life to scientific studies.
她默默地發誓要獻身於科學研究.
Dedicate myself as an offering.
當作供物獻上自己.
But in a large sense we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground.
不過,從廣義上說, 我們沒有資格奉獻這片土地,也未能給它以榮光,使之神聖.
To my uncle I dedicate this volume in token of affection and gratitude.
我謹以此書獻給我的叔父,以表示對他的敬愛和感激之情.