consecration
US /ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
1.
봉헌, 성별
the action of making or declaring something sacred, typically a church or a person to a religious office
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The consecration of the new church was a solemn ceremony.
새 교회의 봉헌식은 엄숙한 의식이었다.
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His consecration as bishop took place last month.
그의 주교 서품식은 지난달에 거행되었다.
2.
헌신, 전념
the state of being dedicated to a god or a sacred purpose
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Her life was a consecration to serving the poor.
그녀의 삶은 가난한 사람들을 섬기는 데 대한 헌신이었다.
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The artist showed a deep consecration to his craft.
그 예술가는 자신의 기술에 깊은 헌신을 보였다.