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

• 1. 

  V-T 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. 

  dedicated ADJ 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 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。