dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ star2 CET6 TEM4 (dedicating,dedicated,dedicates)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you say that someone has dedicated themselves to something, you approve of the fact that they have decided to give a lot of time and effort to it because they think that it is important. 投身[表赞许]

  例：

  For the next few years, she dedicated herself to her work.

  随后的几年里，她全身心地投入工作。

• 2.  

  ADJ（形容词） dedicated 投身于…的

  例：

  He's quite dedicated to his students.

  他奉献很多给他的学生们。

• 3.  

  V-T（及物动词） If someone dedicates something such as a book, play, or piece of music to you, they mention your name, for example, in the front of a book or when a piece of music is performed, as a way of showing affection or respect for you. (把创作品) 献给

  例：

  She dedicated her first album to Woody Allen, who she says understands her obsession.

  她把她的第一张唱片献给伍迪·艾伦，她说艾伦理解她的痴迷。