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。
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。
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
She dedicated her first novel to her father.她把她的首部小说献给了她的父亲。
I would like to dedicate this next song to my mother.我想把接下来的这首歌献给我的母亲。