dedicate

verb

1. 把…奉献给
   to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or purpose because you think it is important
   1. She dedicates herself to her work.
      她献身于自己的工作。
   2. He dedicated his life to helping the poor.
      他毕生致力于帮助穷人。
2. （在书、音乐或作品的前部）题献词
   to say at the beginning of a book, a piece of music or a performance that you are doing it for sb, as a way of thanking them or showing respect
   1. This book is dedicated to my parents.
      谨以此书献给我的父母。
3. 为…举行奉献典礼；为（建筑物等）举行落成典礼
   to hold an official ceremony to say that a building or an object has a special purpose or is special to the memory of a particular person
   1. The chapel was dedicated in 1880.
      这座小教堂于1880年举行献堂典礼。
   2. A memorial stone was dedicated to those who were killed in the war.
      为阵亡将士纪念碑举行了落成典礼。

1. VERB 献(身);投(身);致力
   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.
   1. Back on the island, he dedicated himself to politics...
      回到岛上后，他便投身于政治。
   2. Bessie has dedicated her life to caring for others.
      贝茜一生都致力于照顾他人。
2. VERB 把(书、戏剧、音乐作品等)献（给）
   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.
   1. She dedicated her first album to Woody Allen...
      她把自己的第一张专辑献给了伍迪·艾伦。
   2. This book is dedicated to the memory of my mother.
      谨以此书献给我已故的母亲。
3. VERB 为(建筑物或教堂)举行奉献（或落成）典礼
   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.
   1. The other day, in a little church near Brighton, a window was dedicated to the memory of the Revd. Michael Scott...
      几天前，在布赖顿附近的一个小教堂，人们以一扇窗户来纪念迈克尔·斯科特牧师。
   2. The church is dedicated to St Mary of Bec.
      该教堂供奉的是贝克的圣玛丽。

1. Back on the island, he dedicated himself to politics
   回到岛上后，他便投身于政治。
2. Bessie has dedicated her life to caring for others.
   贝茜一生都致力于照顾他人。
3. She dedicated her first album to Woody Allen
   她把自己的第一张专辑献给了伍迪·艾伦。
4. This book is dedicated to the memory of my mother.
   谨以此书献给我已故的母亲。
5. The other day, in a little church near Brighton, a window was dedicated to the memory of the Revd. Michael Scott
   几天前，在布赖顿附近的一个小教堂，人们以一扇窗户来纪念迈克尔·斯科特牧师。
6. The church is dedicated to St Mary of Bec.
   该教堂供奉的是贝克的圣玛丽。
7. To my father I dedicate this volume in token of affection and gratitude.
   我谨以此书献给我的父亲，以表示对他的爱戴和感激之情。
8. She vowed to herself that she would dedicate her life to scientific studies.
   她默默地发誓要献身于科学研究。
9. I want to dedicate this post to all the fathers and daughters.
   我想把这篇文章献给所有的父亲和女儿。
10. God will never ask you to dedicate your life to a task you have no talent for.
    神不会要你献身于你没有天分的工作。
11. So we dedicate this conversation to Kevin, right?
    所以我们奉献给凯文这次谈话，对吗？
12. I dedicate the goal to those close and dear to me.
    我把这个进球送给那些我最亲爱的人。
13. We should dedicate our energy and youth to the development of our country.
    我们应该为祖国的发展贡献自己的青春与力量。
14. You need to dedicate your time, space, and some money to your gift basket business.
    你必须奉献自己的时间，空间，而一些金钱对你的礼品篮业务。
15. I will dedicate the next video to him.
    我将奉献的精神在未来的视频给他。
16. I would like to dedicate this song to my one and only.
    我要把这首歌献给我的唯一。
17. To this expression, I continuously dedicate my time as an artist.
    这种表达，我作为一个艺术家不断奉献我的时间。
18. People who are honest, dedicate to their work and have integrity.
    我喜欢和诚实的、对工作投入、为人正直的人一起工作。
19. I want to dedicate this song to her and say I'm sorry to her.
    我想把这首歌献个她，想对她说对不起。
20. Choosing to be a nurse means choosing to dedicate.
    选择了护士这个职业，就意味着选择了奉献。
21. And dedicate them to thy mercy.
    以及你对他们的慈悲。
22. I dedicate these words to you.
    我将这些祝福送与你。
23. I dedicate this speech to the memory of these women and children.
    我将这片讲话献给我记忆中的这些妇女和儿童。
24. I dedicate this victory to my home town, my friends and my family.
    我把胜利献给我的家乡，我的朋友和我的家庭。
25. MI is taking all the spare time I can dedicate to the library.
    MI核心特性的路线图已经占据了我可以奉献给本库的所有空闲时间。
26. If you decided to learn a new language, you would have to dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to the cause.
    如果你决定学一种新的语言，你将不得不全心全意的投入其中。
27. So raise your hand and sing along with me, I dedicate these words to you.
    如此举您的手和唱歌与我一起，我致力这些词您。
28. I would like to dedicate my time during summer vacation to any students need help.
    在这个暑假我愿意为每一个有需要的学生付出我的时间。
29. Dedicate to your best everything in world, perhaps all not enough forever;
    献给世界你最好的一切，也许永远都不够；
30. We dedicate this exhibit to them all.
    这所有的人，我们把这个展览献给你们。

  dedicate consecrate devote【导航词义：奉献】

  dedicate v. 致力于，献身于

〔辨析〕较正式用词，通常指献身于崇高的事业或活动。

  consecrate v. 〈正式〉献身

〔辨析〕尤指为宗教而奉献、献身。

  devote v. 致力，献身

〔辨析〕指把生命、精力、时间等用于某一目标、事业等，常与介词 to 连用。

verb

1. set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church

2. inscribe or address by way of compliment
   1. She dedicated her book to her parents

3. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
   1. She committed herself to the work of God
   2. give one's talents to a good cause
   3. consecrate your life to the church

   Synonym:    giveconsecratecommitdevote

4. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
   1. The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes