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1. 以...奉獻,以...供奉[(+to)]
   The monument was dedicated to the memory of the national hero.
   這座碑是為紀念那位民族英雄而建造的。
2. 為(建築物等)舉行落成典禮
   The school dedicated the new building on Sunday.
   學校於星期日為新大樓舉行落成典禮。
3. 獻(身);把(時間,精力等)用於[(+to)]
   He dedicated his life to science.
   他獻身科學。
4. 題獻(著作)[(+to)]
   She dedicated her first book to her father.
   她將她的第一本書獻給了她父親。

1. 脆的,易碎的;嬌貴的
   Take care with these delicate flowers.
   當心這些嬌嫩的鮮花。
2. 纖弱的,嬌弱的
   She is in delicate health.
   她身體虛弱。
3. 精美的,雅緻的
4. 需要小心處理的;微妙的;棘手的
   In such a delicate situation I have to weigh my words.
   在這樣微妙的情形下,我必須斟酌一下我的話。
5. 鮮美的;清淡可口的
6. 敏銳的,靈敏的
7. 纖細的;細長的;柔軟的
   She has long delicate fingers.
   她有著長而纖細的手指。

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