early 15c. (of churches), from Latin dedicatus, past participle of dedicare "consecrate, proclaim, affirm, set apart," from de- "away" (see de-) + dicare "proclaim," from stem of dicere "to speak, to say" (see diction). Dedicated "devoted to one's aims or vocation" is first attested 1944.
中文解释
1. dedi谐音“爹地”，爹地为国家建设奉献了一生。
实用例句
1. He felt that medicine was the most important cause to which he could dedicate himself.
他觉得医学是他能够为之献身的最重大的事业.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. She vowed to herself that she would dedicate her life to scientific studies.
她默默地发誓要献身于科学研究.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. To my father I dedicate this volume in token of affection and gratitude.
我谨以此书献给我的父亲,以表示对他的爱戴和感激之情.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. President Lincoln came from Washington to dedicate that cemetery.
林肯总统亲自从华盛顿前来为此墓地举行揭幕礼.
来自辞典例句
5. They acquire successful companies and are dedicate to make them even more successful.
