consecration

• 名词，指将某物或某人奉献给神圣目的、使之神圣化的行为，通常通过正式的宗教仪式进行。

A noun referring to the act of making something sacred or dedicating it to a divine purpose, often through a formal religious ceremony.

1. Dedication to a purposeC1formal

   A solemn commitment of one's life or time to a cherished purpose, service, or goal.

   奉献

   • Her consecration to the cause of education inspired many.
   • He made a consecration of his career to helping the poor.
   • The artist's consecration to her craft was evident in every piece.

   同义词commitmentdedicationdevotion

   反义词desecrationprofanationsecularization

2. Religious sanctificationC1formal

   The act of making something sacred by setting it apart, usually with religious rites, dedicating it to God.

   祝圣

   • The consecration of the new church was attended by hundreds.
   • During the ceremony, the priest performed the consecration of the altar.
   • The consecration of the holy water was a key part of the ritual.

   同义词blessingdedicationdevotionsanctification

   反义词desecrationprofanationsecularization