dedicate
/ˈdedɪkeɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈde-di-kət/ (ame, mw)
dedicate — 動詞
- dedicatepresent simple I / you / we / they
- dedicateshe / she / it
- dedicatedpast simple
- dedicating-ing form
1. to choose to spend a significant portion of your time, energy, or other resource
投入；奉獻
把大量時間精力用於某目標
to choose to spend a significant portion of your time, energy, or other resources on a specific goal or activity because you believe it deserves serious attention
Lauren dedicates two hours every evening to learning Japanese before bed.
Lauren 每晚投入兩小時在睡前學習日語。
dedicate + time + to + gerund
The small charity dedicates most of its funds to helping homeless families find housing.
這家小型慈善機構將大部分資金用於幫助無家可歸的家庭找到住所。
Mizuki has dedicated her whole career to finding a cure for the disease.
Mizuki 將整個職業生涯奉獻給尋找這種疾病的治療方法。
After the accident, Yael decided to dedicate himself to improving road safety.
事故發生後，Yael 決定致力於提升道路安全。
The team dedicated the entire weekend to finishing the community garden walls.
整個團隊把週末全部用來完成社區花園的圍牆。
文法句型
dedicate + noun phrase + to + noun/gerund
dedicate + oneself + to + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Frequently followed by the preposition 'to'. The reflexive pattern 'dedicate oneself to' carries a stronger sense of personal commitment. Common objects include time, life, career, resources, and effort.
常見錯誤
2. to add a personal mention at the start of a creative work that identifies who th
題獻
在作品開頭聲明獻給某人
to add a personal mention at the start of a creative work that identifies who the work was made for, usually as a sign of respect or gratitude
The author dedicated her first novel to her grandmother, who taught her to love stories.
作者將她的第一本小說獻給教她愛上故事的祖母。
dedicate + creative work + to + person
Esteban dedicated his award-winning film to the nurses who had cared for his father.
Esteban 將他的獲獎電影獻給曾照顧他父親的護理師們。
Before the final song, the singer dedicated it to everyone who had supported the band.
在最後一首歌之前，歌手將它獻給所有支持樂團的人。
Joshua dedicated his doctoral thesis to his parents on the cover page.
Joshua 在封面頁將博士論文獻給父母。
文法句型
dedicate + noun (creative work) + to + person
用法筆記
The person receiving the dedication is typically named in the front matter of a book or announced verbally during a live performance. Common with creative works such as novels, albums, films, paintings, and academic theses.
常見錯誤
3. to perform an official ceremony that declares a building, monument, park, or oth
啟用
正式舉行儀式開放某場所
to perform an official ceremony that declares a building, monument, park, or other space to be open or set apart for a particular purpose, often a religious or memorial one
The new community centre was dedicated on Saturday by the mayor with many residents watching.
這棟新的社區活動中心在週六由市長主持啟用典禮，許多居民到場觀禮。
passive: be dedicated
A small garden was dedicated to the children lost in the hospital fire.
一座小花園被奉獻給在那場醫院大火中喪生的孩子們。
The university dedicated its new library wing during a ceremony attended by students and teachers.
該大學在師生出席的典禮上正式啟用了新圖書館翼樓。
That old stone church was dedicated to Saint Francis more than two centuries ago.
那座古老的石造教堂在兩百多年前就已奉獻給聖方濟。
- consecrate
specifically religious; used for churches, altars, or cemeteries
- inaugurate
focuses on the official opening ceremony; less spiritual or memorial in tone
- bless
a religious act of asking for divine favour; often shorter and less formal than a dedication
- deconsecrate
to remove the sacred status of a religious building or space
文法句型
be dedicated + to + purpose
dedicate + building + to + person/purpose
用法筆記
Most often used in the passive voice. The ceremony is normally formal and may involve religious leaders, government officials, or a ribbon-cutting. The sense overlaps with 'consecrate' for religious buildings but is broader, covering civic structures such as libraries, parks, and hospitals.
dedicate — 形容詞
- dedicatepositive
- more dedicatecomparative
- most dedicatesuperlative
1. describes someone who works very hard and puts consistent effort and care into a
盡心盡力的
形容非常投入且忠誠的
describes someone who works very hard and puts consistent effort and care into a job, activity, or relationship because they genuinely care about it
The dedicated nurses stayed late to make sure every patient was comfortable.
盡心盡力的護理師留到很晚，確保每一位病人都舒服安適。
dedicated + noun (professional role)
Lakan was the most dedicated student Caleb had ever taught, always helping classmates after school.
Lakan 是 Caleb 教過最認真的學生，放學後總是幫助同學。
A dedicated group of volunteers spent the whole night preparing food for the festival.
一群投入的志工花了整個晚上為園遊會準備食物。
Tunde is a dedicated fire brigade member and never misses a training session.
Tunde 是盡責的消防隊員，從不缺席訓練。
Vivek has been a dedicated supporter of the animal shelter since it opened.
Vivek 自從動物收容所開幕以來一直是忠實的支持者。
- half-hearted
describes someone who does not put in real effort or care
- indifferent
describes someone who does not care about the activity or outcome
文法句型
dedicated + noun
be dedicated + to + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Unlike 'hard-working' (which simply describes effort), 'dedicated' implies emotional commitment and loyalty. It collocates strongly with professional roles (teacher, nurse, doctor) and identity roles (fan, supporter, parent). The pattern 'dedicated to' followed by a noun or gerund is also common.