vt.

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

   这座碑是为纪念那位民族英雄而建造的。

2. 为（建筑物等）举行落成典礼
   The school dedicated the new building on Sunday.

   学校于星期日为新大楼举行落成典礼。

3. 献（身）；把（时间、精力等）用于[（+to）]
   He dedicated his life to science.

   他献身科学。

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

   她将她的第一本书献给了她父亲。

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.