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dedicated

/ˈdedəkeɪtɪd/ American
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  • adj. 专注的, 献身的
  • adj. 专用的
Definition
  • adj. giving a lot of time and effort to something you believe is important
  • adj. made or used for one specific purpose only
Example
He is dedicated to finishing his degree this year.
他一心想在今年完成学业。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: giving much time or feeling to someone or something (adjective).

比较义项:投入、专注于某人或某事(形容词)。

  • devoted

    Stresses deep love, loyalty and emotional attachment, most often toward people or family; feels warm rather than formal, and is rarely used for tasks or projects.

    强调深厚的爱、忠诚和情感依恋,最常用于人或家庭;语气温暖而非正式,很少用于任务或项目。

    He remained devoted to his family throughout his life.

    他一生都对家人非常投入、充满感情。

  • dedicated 本词

    Stresses sustained time and effort given to a goal, task or cause considered important, especially work or study; more formal and not about emotional love.

    强调为某个被认为重要的目标、任务或事业投入持续的时间和精力,尤其用于工作或学习;语气更正式,不涉及情感上的爱。

    He is dedicated to finishing his degree this year.

    他专注于要在今年完成学位。

Devoted and dedicated both show strong commitment of time or feeling, but the focus differs. Devoted stresses deep love and loyalty, usually toward people or family, and feels warm. Dedicated stresses steady effort toward a goal or job, and is more formal, not about love.

这两个词都表示在感情、时间或精力上有很大投入,但对象和语气不同:devoted 更强调对人或家庭的深厚感情和忠诚,dedicated 更强调对目标、工作或事业的坚持和努力,语气也更正式。