consecration
US /ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
祝圣, 奉献
the action of making or declaring something sacred, typically a church or a person to a religious office
示例:
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The consecration of the new church was a solemn ceremony.
新教堂的祝圣仪式庄严肃穆。
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His consecration as bishop took place last month.
他上个月被祝圣为主教。
2.
奉献, 献身
the state of being dedicated to a god or a sacred purpose
示例:
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Her life was a consecration to serving the poor.
她的一生都奉献给了服务穷人。
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The artist showed a deep consecration to his craft.
这位艺术家对他的手艺表现出深深的奉献。
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