1. to make or declare something sacred, especially through a religious ceremony
使神聖化；奉獻（尤指透過宗教儀式）
The bishop will consecrate the new church next Sunday.
主教將於下週日為新教堂舉行祝聖儀式。
They consecrated the ground as a holy burial site.
他們將這塊土地奉為神聖的墓地。
Consecrate Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
consecrate
verb
快速理解
What does "Consecrate" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Consecrate"?
consecrate 意指透過正式儀式或神聖宣告，使某人或某物具有神聖或特殊用途。
- 1
宗教儀式
EN: to make something holy in a religious ceremony
翻譯: 透過宗教儀式使某物神聖化
- 2
奉獻於特定目的
EN: to officially dedicate something to a special purpose
翻譯: 正式將某物奉獻於特定目的
- 3
任命聖職
EN: to officially appoint someone as a bishop in a religious ceremony
翻譯: 在宗教儀式中正式任命某人為主教
- 4
莊嚴承諾
EN: to devote oneself solemnly to a goal or duty
翻譯: 莊嚴地將自己奉獻於某個目標或職責
小提醒：consecrate 通常用於正式或宗教語境，與其近義詞 dedicate 相比，神聖或儀式性的意味更強。
發音（How to Pronounce "Consecrate" in English）
How to pronounce "Consecrate" in English?"Consecrate" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Consecrate" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Consecrate"?How does "Consecrate" change by context?
2. to dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose
正式奉獻（給宗教或神聖目的）
She consecrated her life to serving the poor.
她將一生奉獻給服務窮人。
The monks consecrated themselves to prayer and meditation.
僧侶們將自己奉獻給祈禱與冥想。
3. to ordain someone as a bishop in a Christian church
授予主教聖職（基督教會）
He was consecrated as the Bishop of Durham in a solemn ceremony.
他在一場莊嚴的儀式中被祝聖為達勒姆主教。
4. to make something revered or honored as if sacred
尊崇；使受敬仰（如同神聖）
The battlefield was consecrated by the blood of fallen heroes.
這片戰場因陣亡英雄的鮮血而變得神聖。
Their love consecrated the humble cottage they shared.
他們的愛情使他們共住的簡陋小屋變得神聖。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Consecrate"?How to make natural sentences with "Consecrate"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| consecrate + noun (place/object) | 將（某地或某物）奉為神聖 | They will consecrate the new chapel next week. (他們將於下週為新禮拜堂舉行祝聖儀式。) |
| consecrate + noun (person) + as + noun (title/role) | 冊封（某人）為（某聖職） | The bishop consecrated her as the new archbishop. (主教祝聖她為新任大主教。) |
| consecrate + noun + to + noun/purpose | 將…奉獻給（某目的或對象） | He consecrated his life to helping the poor. (他將一生奉獻給幫助窮人。) |
| be consecrated | 被奉為神聖；被祝聖 | The ground was consecrated for use as a cemetery. (這塊土地被祝聖用作墓地。) |
| consecrate + oneself + to + noun | 將自己奉獻給… | She consecrated herself to the service of God. (她將自己奉獻給為神服務。) |
用法說明
How is "Consecrate" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Consecrate"?
consecrate as vs. consecrate to be
- consecrate as + 名詞 強調「正式授予一個神聖的頭銜或身分」，通常用於儀式中。
- consecrate to be + 名詞 較為少見，語意上更強調「使之成為」的過程或狀態，但現代用法中常以
consecrate as取代。 - 在表示「奉獻（時間、生命）給某個目的」時，固定使用 consecrate to + 名詞/V-ing，不可與
as或to be混淆。 EN: The archbishop will consecrate him as a bishop next Sunday. 翻譯: 大主教將於下週日祝聖他為主教。
EN:They consecrated the ancient temple to be a place of universal worship.
翻譯:他們將這座古廟奉獻為一個普世崇拜的場所。
總結建議
在表示「祝聖某人擔任某聖職」時，最自然且常見的用法是 consecrate someone as + 職位。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Consecrate" and similar words?How to choose "Consecrate" vs alternatives?
consecrate vs dedicate
「consecrate」強調神聖化，通常用於宗教儀式；「dedicate」範圍較廣，可用於個人奉獻或物品用途指定。
consecrate vs sanctify
「consecrate」側重透過正式儀式賦予神聖地位；「sanctify」強調使變得神聖純潔的狀態或過程。
consecrate vs bless
「consecrate」是正式且永久的聖化儀式；「bless」是祈求神恩或賜福的動作，範圍較廣且日常。
口語用法
How is "Consecrate" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Consecrate"?
引述
在口語中，有時會引述或提及這個詞，例如在討論儀式或正式場合時。 EN: At the ceremony, the priest said they would "consecrate" the new chapel. 翻譯: 在儀式上，神父說他們會「祝聖」那座新禮拜堂。
EN:I remember reading that they needed to consecrate the ground before building.
翻譯:我記得讀到過，他們在建造前需要先「祝聖」那塊土地。
語氣強調
這個詞本身帶有強烈的正式與神聖意味，在口語中使用時，通常是在強調某件事的莊嚴性或重要性。 EN: This isn't just a party; we're here to consecrate this space to peace. 翻譯: 這不僅僅是個派對；我們來這裡是要將這個空間「奉獻」給和平。
EN:To them, this act doesn't just honor the past; it consecrates it.
翻譯:對他們而言，這個舉動不僅是緬懷過去；更是將其「聖化」。
停頓填充
在較為隨意的對話中，說話者可能會在尋找精確詞彙時，用這個詞作為一種停頓或思考的填充，但通常帶有半開玩笑或自嘲的語氣。 EN: We need to... uh... consecrate? No, that's too strong. We just need to dedicate the room. 翻譯: 我們需要...呃...「祝聖」？不，這詞太重了。我們只需要將房間「奉獻」出來就好。
EN:He went on a whole rant about how we should "consecrate" our time—I think he just means use it wisely.
翻譯:他長篇大論地說我們應該「聖化」我們的時間——我想他的意思只是要明智地利用時間。
正式書寫注意：請注意，"consecrate" 是一個非常正式且帶有濃厚宗教或儀式色彩的詞彙。在學術論文、正式報告或法律文書等嚴謹的書面語中，應確保其使用語境精確無誤。在一般的電子郵件或社群媒體等非正式書寫中，則可能顯得不自然或過於沉重，通常可用 "dedicate"、"sanctify" 或 "bless" 等詞根據語意替換。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Consecrate"?What fixed phrases with "Consecrate" should I remember?
consecrate to
consecrate [object] to [purpose/deity]
將...奉獻給（某目的或神祇）
consecrate as
consecrate [object] as [role/status]
祝聖...為（某種身分或地位）
consecrate ground
consecrate ground
使土地神聖化（如墓地、教堂用地）
consecrate one's life
consecrate one's life to
將一生奉獻給...
consecrate with oil
consecrate [object] with oil
以油膏祝聖...
consecrate a marriage
consecrate a marriage
使婚姻神聖化（在宗教儀式中）
newly consecrated
newly consecrated [object]
新近被祝聖的...
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Consecrate"?Which "Consecrate" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The priest will consecrate the new church tomorrow.
✓The bishop will consecrate the new church tomorrow.
雖然神父可以主持許多儀式，但在許多基督教傳統中（如天主教、聖公會），只有主教（bishop）才有權柄執行「祝聖教堂」這類特定的聖禮或莊嚴儀式。使用「priest」可能不符合特定教會的規矩。
×He consecrated his life to help the poor.
✓He consecrated his life to helping the poor.
動詞「consecrate」在搭配「to」表示「奉獻於...」時，「to」是介系詞，後面應接名詞或動名詞（V-ing），而不是動詞原形。這是常見的介系詞後接續錯誤。
×This ground is consecrated for war heroes.
✓This ground is consecrated to war heroes.
表示「奉獻給某人或某目的」時，正確的介系詞是「to」。使用「for」雖然在口語中可能被理解，但在正式或宗教文本中，「consecrate something to someone/something」才是標準用法。
×They will make a ceremony to consecrate the new altar.
✓They will hold a ceremony to consecrate the new altar.
「舉行儀式」的標準動詞搭配是「hold a ceremony」或「perform a ceremony」。使用「make a ceremony」是中式英語的直譯錯誤。
×The king was consecrated as the leader of the army.
✓The king was installed as the leader of the army.
「Consecrate」主要用於宗教或神聖語境，指通過儀式使某人或某物變得神聖，或奉獻給神。對於世俗的職位任命（如軍隊統帥），應使用「install」、「appoint」或「inaugurate」。混淆了詞語的語域（宗教 vs. 世俗）。
×This is a consecrated wine for the party.
✓This is a reserved wine for the party.
「Consecrated」特指經過宗教儀式祝聖後的物品（如聖餐中的餅和酒）。在一般派對中準備的酒，只是「預留的」或「特別準備的」，應使用「reserved」、「special」或「set aside」。誤用了詞語的宗教特定含義。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Consecrate"?What are tense/participle forms of "Consecrate"?
consecrates(3rd_singular)consecrating(present_participle)consecrated(past)consecrated(past_participle)