devote
/dɪˈvəʊt/ · /dɪˈvoʊt/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3827 in the learning path
投入；奉献
Definitions
v. To give time, effort, or resources to someone or something.
投入；奉献
Example
I devote an hour each evening to practising the piano.
我每天晚上花一个小时练钢琴。
Governments should devote more resources to preventive healthcare rather than relying entirely on expensive medical treatments.
政府应将更多资源投入预防性医疗，而不是完全依赖昂贵的医学治疗。
Collocations
- devote time to
- devote resources to
- devote oneself to
Word family
- devotion (n.)
- devoted (adj.)
- devotedly (adv.)
Synonyms
- dedicate
Usage tip
devote…to中的to是介词，后接名词或动名词。
FAQ
- What does devote mean?
- To give time, effort, or resources to someone or something.
- How is devote pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈvəʊt/, US /dɪˈvoʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
