"consecrated" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 奉献（神圣）

Definition

指通过特殊的宗教仪式被宣布为神圣的事物。也可以表示完全献身于某种特殊目的的事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Consecrated” 通常用于宗教或正式场合，如“consecrated church”（圣化教堂）。不适合日常口语。不要与“dedicated”（致力于、奉献）混淆，后者更常见且不一定涉及宗教。

Examples

The church was consecrated last year.

这座教堂去年被**奉献**了。

He became a consecrated priest after the ceremony.

仪式后，他成为了一名**奉献**的神父。

This is consecrated ground.

这是**奉献**的土地。

Only consecrated wine may be used in the ritual.

仪式中只能用**奉献**的葡萄酒。

She treats her consecrated vows with deep respect.

她以极大的尊重看待自己的**奉献**誓言。

The altar had already been consecrated before the event started.

祭坛在活动开始前就已经被**奉献**了。