英语词汇“devote to”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Phr V

devote to

devotes, devoting, devoted

devote sth to sth/doing sth

to use all of something, for example your life or your time, for a particular purpose

He resigned from his job to devote more time to his family.She never married but devoted her life to writing and speaking about women's rights.Two whole pages of the newspaper were devoted to the news of the royal divorce.

devote yourself to sth/doing sth

(always reflexive) to spend all your time or energy doing something that you think is important

He retired in 1814 to devote himself to social reforms.

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 someone or something to someone or something

to 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 to

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.

词汇	devote to
释义	Phr V devote to devotes, devoting, devoted devote sth to sth/doing sth to use all of something, for example your life or your time, for a particular purpose He resigned from his job to devote more time to his family.She never married but devoted her life to writing and speaking about women's rights.Two whole pages of the newspaper were devoted to the news of the royal divorce. devote yourself to sth/doing sth (always reflexive) to spend all your time or energy doing something that you think is important He retired in 1814 to devote himself to social reforms. phrasedevote to1. 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 someone or something to someone or something to 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 to v. 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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