consecrate /ˈkɑːnsəˌkreɪt/ verb consecrates; consecrated; consecrating
consecrates; consecrated; consecrating
Learner's definition of CONSECRATE
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1
: to officially make (something, such as a place or building) holy through a special religious ceremony祝圣;圣化 —
usually used as (be) consecrated通常用作(be) consecrated 2
: to officially make (someone) a priest, bishop, etc., through a special religious ceremony祝圣(牧师、主教等神职人员)—
usually used as (be) consecrated通常用作(be) consecrated
consecrate yourself
formal
: to officially promise that you will give your time and attention to something (especially a religion)(尤指为宗教)奉献,献身 — consecration
/ˌkɑːnsəˈkreɪʃən/ noun, plural consecrations [count, noncount]