ded
ded — 縮寫
1. a short written form of 'dedicated' or 'dedication', used especially in the fron
題獻
書籍或紀念物上的獻詞
a short written form of 'dedicated' or 'dedication', used especially in the front of a book, on a memorial object, or in a program to show that something is offered in honor of or in memory of someone.
The opening page of the poetry collection read, 'Ded. to Maeve.'
那本詩集的扉頁上寫著：「Ded. to Maeve。」
ded. to + [person name] for dedication
A small metal plate on the statue was engraved with 'Ded. to the memory of our founder, Ilan.'
雕像上的一塊小金屬牌刻著：「Ded. to the memory of our founder，Ilan。」
ded. to the memory of + [person]
Inside the music score the composer wrote 'Ded. to Aoi, whose voice inspired this piece.'
樂譜裡，作曲家寫道：「Ded. to Aoi，她的歌聲啟發了這部作品。」
The park bench bore a small sign: 'Ded. to Sari, who loved this garden.'
公園裡的長凳上有一塊金屬牌，上面寫著：「Ded. to Sari，她全心全意熱愛這座花園。」
At the start of the film the screen showed 'Ded. to Astrid — for her courage and kindness.'
電影開場時，螢幕上顯示：「Ded. to Astrid——獻給她的勇氣與善良。」
- dedicated to
the full phrase, used in both speech and writing
- in memory of
specifically for dedications to someone who has died
- in honor of
used for dedications celebrating a living person or achievement
文法句型
ded. to + [person]
用法筆記
This abbreviated form appears almost exclusively in written or printed dedications — on book title pages, plaques, monuments, and programs. In spoken English, the full word 'dedicated' or 'dedication' is used instead.
常見錯誤
2. a written abbreviation for 'Doctor of Education', an advanced university degree
教育博士
教育領域的博士學位縮寫
a written abbreviation for 'Doctor of Education', an advanced university degree in the field of education, typically used after the name of someone who holds this degree.
Professor Sahil Mwangi, Ded., presented his research on literacy programs at the conference.
Sahil Mwangi 教授（教育博士）在大會上發表了他關於識字計畫的研究。
name, Ded. — academic title after a person's name
The faculty directory listed 'Nkechi Abara, PhD, Ded.' — she holds two doctoral degrees.
教職員名錄上列出了「Nkechi Abara，PhD，Ded.」——她擁有兩個博士學位。
Dr. Defne Celik earned her Ded. in curriculum design from Boğaziçi University.
Defne Celik 博士在 Bogazici 大學取得了課程設計的教育博士學位。
Mauricio added 'Ded.' to his email signature the week after his graduation ceremony.
Mauricio 在畢業典禮後的那週，就把「Ded.」加到了他的電子郵件簽名檔裡。
- Ed.D.
the more common abbreviation for the same degree
- Doctor of Education
the full degree name
文法句型
[name], Ded. | holds a Ded. in [field] from [institution]
用法筆記
The more common abbreviation for 'Doctor of Education' in academic writing is 'Ed.D.' 'Ded.' is a less frequent variant. This abbreviation is used in formal academic and professional contexts, such as institutional websites, conference programs, and publications.