consecrate
US /ˈkɑːn.sə.kreɪt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.sə.kreɪt/
动词
1.
祝圣, 奉献
to officially state in a special religious ceremony that a place or thing is holy and can be used for religious purposes
示例:
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The new cathedral was consecrated in 1850.
新大教堂于1850年举行了祝圣仪式。
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The priest consecrated the bread and wine.
牧师祝圣了面包和酒。
2.
奉献, 致力
to dedicate someone or something to a particular purpose
示例:
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She consecrated her life to helping the poor.
她将一生奉献给了帮助穷人的事业。
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The site was consecrated to the memory of the fallen soldiers.
该遗址被奉献给阵亡将士的纪念事业。
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