vt.

1. 以……奉獻，以……供奉[（+to）]
   The monument was dedicated to the memory of the national hero.

   這座碑是為紀念那位民族英雄而建造的。

2. 為（建築物等）舉行落成典禮
   The school dedicated the new building on Sunday.

   學校於星期日為新大樓舉行落成典禮。

3. 獻（身）；把（時間，精力等）用於[（+to）]
   He dedicated his life to science.

   他獻身科學。

4. 題獻（著作）[（+to）]
   She dedicated her first book to her father.

   她將她的第一本書獻給了她父親。

v.

1. devote to a subject, task, or purpose:
   Joan has dedicated her life to animals.
2. address (a book) to a person, as a sign of respect or affection.
   ▸ceremonially assign (a church or other building) to a deity or saint.