| 词组 | devote |
| 释义 | phrasedevote[devoted, devoted, devoting] devote to 1. devote sth to sth to use a lot of your time and energy for a particular purpose, because you care about it a lot: He retired early in order to devote more time to his interest in drama and music. Mother Theresa devoted her life to helping the poor and needy.devote yourself to (doing) sth For twenty years Sutchbury had devoted himself to the museum.2. devote sth to sth to give money, space, or attention to a particular activity or subject: More funds and resources need to be devoted to the care of old people. Every US newspaper devotes a lot of space to weather forecasts.3. be devoted to sb/sth to love someone or care about something a lot, and give a lot of your time to them: Mr Summerfield was described as a shy man, who was devoted to his family. Like many scientists, she is completely devoted to her work.4. be devoted to sth to be about a particular subject, or to be used for a particular purpose: A large part of the book is devoted to the years leading up to the war. In the Eastern part of England, most farms are devoted to arable crops. devote to (someone or something)1. To commit or dedicate oneself to someone or something. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "devote" and "to." Because I have completely devoted myself to my family, I refuse to relocate for work and upend their lives. Unfortunately, Molly seems to have devoted herself to a dubious nonprofit organization. 2. To allocate or earmark someone or something for someone or something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "devote" and "to." This week, I'm devoting all of my free time to finishing my term paper. All of the interns have been devoted to our mailing, so it shouldn't take too long to finish. 3. To dedicate a religious or other solemn occasion to someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "devote" and "to." Today's prayer service is devoted to people in war-torn countries around the globe. devote oneself to someone or somethingto dedicate or give oneself over to someone or something. Do you agree to devote yourself to this task? She devoted herself to raising her children. devote someone or something to someone or somethingto dedicate someone or something to the use or benefit of someone or something. I will devote a few of my people to your project. Sarah devoted all of her time to Roger. devote tov. 1. To commit someone or something to some task: She devoted herself to finishing the project. Don't devote all your time to that one project. I'm devoted to finishing this book by Friday. 2. To commit someone loyally to someone or something: She devoted herself to her family. He was entirely devoted to his parents. 3. To set something apart for a specific purpose or use: I'm devoting Saturday to cleaning the house. This knife is devoted to cutting cheese. 4. To set something apart by or as if by a vow or solemn act; consecrate something: The priest devoted the Mass to the veterans in the parish. |
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