"consecrate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 奉献（宗教用语）- 神圣化

Definition

正式地将某物奉为神圣或用于宗教用途。也可以指郑重地为某个特别目的奉献某物或某人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于正式、宗教语境，常用于“奉献教堂”、“献身服务”等。一般不用在口语或随意场合，多与庄重仪式相关。

Examples

The priest will consecrate the new church building next week.

牧师下周将**奉献**新的教堂建筑。

They consecrated the cemetery ground for burial ceremonies.

他们为墓地**圣化**，用作安葬仪式。

The bishop consecrated the bread and wine during the service.

主教在仪式上**祝圣了**面包和葡萄酒。

Many people choose to consecrate their lives to helping others.

许多人选择**奉献**自己的一生帮助他人。

The ancient temple was consecrated centuries ago and is still visited today.

这座古庙在几个世纪前被**奉为圣地**，至今仍有人参观。

He decided to consecrate his career to fighting for social justice.

他决定将自己的事业**奉献**于争取社会公正。