dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ verb dedicates; dedicated; dedicating
dedicates; dedicated; dedicating
Learner's definition of DEDICATE
[+ object]
: to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc.把…献给;以…供奉 —
often + to
dedicate to
[phrasal verb] 1
dedicate (something) to (something) : to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) : to use (time, money, energy, attention, etc.) for (something)将…用于;把…奉献给 -
She dedicates 10 percent of each paycheck to her savings.她决定把每次工资的10%存起来。
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He dedicated [=devoted] his life/time to helping the poor. = He dedicated himself to helping the poor. [=he used his time, energy, etc., to help the poor]他一生都在帮助穷人。
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After graduating from college, he dedicated himself to his career.大学毕业后,他干起了自己的事业。
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dedicate (something) to (someone) : to say that (a book, song, etc.) was written or is being performed to honor or express affection for (someone)以(书、歌曲等)献给