"consecrate" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 奉獻（宗教用語）- 神聖化

Definition

正式地將某物奉為神聖或用於宗教用途。也可指鄭重地為某個特別目的奉獻某物或某人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於正式、宗教語境，常用於“奉獻教堂”、“獻身服務”等。一般不用在口語或隨意場合，多與莊重儀式相關。

Examples

The priest will consecrate the new church building next week.

牧師下週將**奉獻**新的教堂建築。

They consecrated the cemetery ground for burial ceremonies.

他們為墓地**聖化**，用作安葬儀式。

The bishop consecrated the bread and wine during the service.

主教在儀式上**祝聖了**麵包和葡萄酒。

Many people choose to consecrate their lives to helping others.

許多人選擇**奉獻**自己的一生幫助他人。

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

這座古廟在幾個世紀前被**奉為聖地**，至今仍有人參觀。

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

他決定將自己的事業**奉獻**於爭取社會公正。