dedicate /ˈdedikeit/ vt. 1. 把(自己一生等)献给，把(时间、精力等)用于(to)：［考句］ It’s a pleasure for him to dedicate his energy and even his life to research work. (dictate, decorate, direct)他的乐趣在于将自己的精力、甚至生命奉献给科学研究。［考句］ We should dedicate our energy and youth to the development of our country.为了祖国的发展，我们应该奉献我们的青春和能量。2.(题词)将(著作)献给：dedicate a book to a certain person 将书题词献给某人
dedicated adj. 专注的，全心全意的，（为…）献身的：His whole life is dedicated to scientific research.他毕生致力于科学研究。His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。
dedication /ˌdediˈkeiʃən/ n. [u]供献，献身；献题，献辞：his dedication to his duties他对自己职责的全身心投入I admire her dedication to the job.我佩服她对工作专心致志。The job requires total dedication.这项工作需要完全的投入。
