"consecrate" 怎么发音
word
KON-suh-krayt
KON-si-krayt
释义
To officially make something holy or dedicate it to a religious purpose. Can also mean to devote something or someone to a special purpose in a formal or serious way.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈkɑnsəˌkɹeɪt
英式英语
kˈɒnsɪkɹˌeɪt
简化发音
美式
KON-suh-krayt
英式
KON-si-krayt
语境中听
The priest will consecrate the new church building next week.
They consecrated the cemetery ground for burial ceremonies.
The bishop consecrated the bread and wine during the service.
Many people choose to consecrate their lives to helping others.