to consecrate
第三人称
consecrates
现在进行时
consecrating
过去式
consecrated
过去完成时
consecrated
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神圣化, 奉献
to make something sacred through religious rituals
及物动词
- The priest consecrated the church with a special ceremony, dedicating it to divine worship.
牧师用特别的仪式祝圣了教堂，将其奉献给神圣的崇拜。
- During the ritual, the sacred objects were consecrated to symbolize their spiritual significance.
在仪式期间，神圣的物品被祝圣以象征其精神意义。
- The religious community gathered to consecrate the ground for the construction of a new temple.
宗教团体聚集在一起祝圣土地以建造新寺庙。
- The ceremony served to consecrate the marriage vows, invoking divine blessings on the union.
仪式旨在神圣化婚姻誓言，祈求神圣的祝福降临于这一结合。
- The priest used sacred oils to consecrate the baptismal font, setting it apart for the initiation of new members into the faith.
牧师用圣油祝圣了洗礼池，将其分开用于新成员加入信仰的仪式。
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奉献, 献身
to devote one's entire resources to some specific cause
及物动词
- She consecrated her life to helping others through volunteer work.
她通过志愿工作将自己的生命奉献给了帮助他人。
- The family consecrated the land to farming, making it their lifelong mission.
这个家庭将土地奉献给农业，使之成为他们一生的使命。
- He consecrated his time to the study of ancient history, forsaking other interests.
他将时间奉献于古代历史的研究，放弃了其他兴趣。
- The artist consecrated his work to the ideals of peace and unity.
这位艺术家将自己的作品奉献给了和平与团结的理想。
- After years of dedication, he consecrated his career to environmental conservation.
经过多年的奉献，他将自己的职业生涯奉献给了环境保护。
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祝圣, 任命
to officially appoint or ordain someone to a sacred religious role
及物动词
- The bishop will consecrate the new priest during tomorrow's ceremony.
主教将在明天的仪式上祝圣新神父。
- He was consecrated as a bishop in a grand ceremony attended by the entire congregation.
他在一次全体会众参加的盛大仪式上被祝圣为主教。
- The church leaders consecrated the young man, recognizing his dedication and faith.
教会领袖祝圣了这位年轻人，认可他的奉献和信仰。
- After years of service, he was finally consecrated to the office of bishop.
经过多年的服务，他终于被祝圣为主教。
- The ceremony to consecrate him was held in the cathedral, with prayers and blessings.
为他祝圣的仪式在大教堂举行，伴随着祈祷和祝福。