consecrate的音标是[kənˈsekrəɪt],基本翻译是“奉献;使神圣;献身”,速记技巧是“con+sec+rate”。
consecrating这个词的词源可以追溯到拉丁语,意为“献给神”。其变化形式主要有名词的复数形式consecra和过去分词形式的consecratus。
相关单词:
consecrate这个词是最相关的,其意思是“奉献,献给神;使神圣”。这个词可以作为及物动词使用,表示将某物或某人奉献给神,或者使某物或某人具有神圣的性质。
consecration这个词也常用,意思是“奉献仪式;神圣化”。
consecrately这个词比较少见,其意思是“神圣地;奉献地”。
除此之外,与consecrating这个词源相关的单词还有“consecrate to”(致力于;奉献于)和“consecrate vocation”(神圣的职业)等短语。这些单词或短语在英语中都广泛使用,表达了与神或神圣相关的概念。
常用短语:
1. consecrate oneself to sth. 致力于,献身于
例句:She consecrated herself to the service of others.
2. consecrate ceremony 宗教仪式
例句:The wedding ceremony was consecrated by a priest.
3. consecrate vocation 神圣的职业
例句:He is a consecrated pastor.
4. consecrate ground 圣地
例句:They are building a church on consecrated ground.
5. consecrate temple 神殿
例句:The temple was consecrated to the goddess of love.
6. consecrate oneself to God 献身于上帝
例句:She decided to consecrate herself to God.
7. consecrate the day 献身于某事
例句:I will consecrate the day to learning new things.
英文小作文:
Today, I am dedicated to learning a new skill, which I believe will bring me joy and fulfillment. I intend to consecrate my time and energy to master this skill, so that I can use it to help others and make a positive impact on society. Through this pursuit, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of myself and develop a stronger sense of purpose in life. I believe that dedication and hard work are essential for success, and I am determined to persevere until I achieve my goal. Thank you for joining me on this exciting journey of self-discovery and growth.