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devoted

UK //dɪˈvəʊtɪd//US //dɪˈvoʊtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'devotus',意为'献祭的、奉献的',后经古法语 'devoter' 进入英语,最初与宗教奉献相关,后扩展为泛指忠诚与专注。

adjective

❶ 形容人或行为表现出强烈的忠诚、热爱或专注,通常指对某人、某事或某种信仰的全心投入。

“She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.”

(她是一位全心全意的母亲,总是把孩子放在第一位。)

“He has been a devoted fan of the band for over 20 years.”

(他是这支乐队的忠实粉丝,已经追随了20多年。)

同义词:loyal, dedicated, committed

常见短语

devoted to — 表示专注于某事或某人,通常指投入大量时间、精力或情感。

“He is devoted to his work and often stays late at the office.”

(他全身心投入工作,经常在办公室加班。)