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单词 devoted
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Definition of devoted in English:

devoted

adjective dɪˈvəʊtɪddəˈvoʊdəd
  • 1Very loving or loyal.

    挚爱的;忠诚的

    he was a devoted husband

    他是一个深情而又尽心尽力的好丈夫。

    Leo was devoted to his job

    利奥忠于职守。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although the Giant Schnauzer has a happy nature, this dog is devoted and loyal and may be wary of strangers.
    • She declined, although she commented, ‘They seemed to be a very loving and devoted couple.’
    • Natives of this sign are devoted and loyal lovers, but they can be too easily hurt.
    • Narelle knew the hardships of cattle raising business, which began in humble circumstances about 26 years ago and the joys of being a devoted mother and a loving wife.
    • Naturally he will also need my devoted attention and loving care in the time ahead if he is to get better as I hope.
    • We made them what they are through millennia of selective breeding until they became the perfect companion animal - loyal, loving, devoted.
    • John had many qualities, but above all, he was a devoted and loving husband and father.
    • And if you want to believe that Jan Rogers is completely faithful and devoted to you, then that's fine.
    • It's simply the most intelligent approach: to put people first and reap the rewards of having a team of loyal, devoted employees.
    • All four are wished a long, contented and healthy retirement after all their years of loyal and devoted service to the Council and the people of the district.
    • He's a loving husband and a devoted father to his son, Mike.
    • Through 21 years, she was a loving wife and devoted partner.
    • Meanwhile, Mick and the lads hope to renew acquaintances with many of their loyal and devoted followers when they take to the stage in Crossmolina on Sunday night.
    • Since then, his records have been sometimes patchy, indifferent affairs, but he's retained a devoted, loyal fanbase.
    • And if you are going to copy my layout, please remove any code which confuses blogstats, the thing which tells me who my loyal and devoted fan base is.
    • They are patient nannies for children, and devoted, loving companions for adults.
    • People from many parts of the country have already booked into the town for the music weekend which caters for a strong niche market and has a very loyal and devoted following.
    • Gail O'Grady is the loving wife and devoted mother at the center of NBC's hit drama, American Dreams.
    • All of them were willing to do whatever I asked of them, and I liked that I had a cast and crew that was loyal and devoted.
    • He was a devout Catholic, a very devoted husband and father.
    Synonyms
    loyal, faithful, true, true blue, staunch, steadfast, constant, committed, dedicated, devout
    fond, loving, admiring, affectionate, caring, attentive, warm, ardent
  • 2devoted toGiven over to the display, study, or discussion of.

    专用于(陈列,研究,讨论…)的

    there is a museum devoted to her work

    有一个博物馆专门用来陈列她的作品。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Another night was devoted exclusively to a discussion of Patrick Roscoe - not the author but a computer-programmer friend of Heti's.
    • This section of the essay is devoted to an article in Nature magazine on the evolution of the immune system in lampreys (a jawless, parasitic fish).
    • Once upon a time, TV people wished upon a star that some day there would be stations devoted entirely to news so they could show just what real journalists they were.
    • An entire store devoted to everything Swiss Army is the campers' delight!
    • Of course, I can understand the secular world calling it a theory, but we would say it's devoted to biblical history and true operational science.
    • Fortunately, this volume does not lose sight of the strangeness of the poetical perspective; neither is it entirely devoted to the tangible and the earthy.
    • It's home to the Bettie Morton Gallery and the Brixton Art Gallery - both devoted to up-and-coming African-British artists.

Derivatives

  • devotedly

  • adverbdɪˈvəʊtɪdlidəˈvoʊdədli
    • In a very loving or loyal way.

      挚爱的;忠诚的

      she loved him truly and devotedly
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It is also the story of a man who faithfully and devotedly served Orkney and Shetland for a third of a century.
      • He told her of his children, describing them affectionately and devotedly, and his wife, whom he obviously adored.
      • Now he and a group of volunteers are devotedly working to restore this vessel built by John I Thornycroft (later Vosper Thornycroft) in Woolston, back to the condition she enjoyed during the 1930s.
  • devotedness

  • noundɪˈvəʊtɪdnəs
    mass noun
    • The quality or state of being very loyal or loving.

      many of the gentry were won by his undoubted sincerity and devotedness
      Example sentencesExamples
      • His sincerity and Christian devotedness are acknowledged by all.
      • He expressed his appreciation, and gratitude, for the wonderful help of the people, and their devotedness to the undertaking, and for the gifts of their well-wishers and friends.
      • Mr Proctor, their teacher, was very happy with their participation and preparation and they were highly praised for their devotedness on the day.

Definition of devoted in US English:

devoted

adjectivedəˈvoʊdəddəˈvōdəd
  • 1Very loving or loyal.

    挚爱的;忠诚的

    he was a devoted husband

    他是一个深情而又尽心尽力的好丈夫。

    Leo was devoted to his job

    利奥忠于职守。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • John had many qualities, but above all, he was a devoted and loving husband and father.
    • Through 21 years, she was a loving wife and devoted partner.
    • They are patient nannies for children, and devoted, loving companions for adults.
    • And if you are going to copy my layout, please remove any code which confuses blogstats, the thing which tells me who my loyal and devoted fan base is.
    • He's a loving husband and a devoted father to his son, Mike.
    • Naturally he will also need my devoted attention and loving care in the time ahead if he is to get better as I hope.
    • And if you want to believe that Jan Rogers is completely faithful and devoted to you, then that's fine.
    • We made them what they are through millennia of selective breeding until they became the perfect companion animal - loyal, loving, devoted.
    • People from many parts of the country have already booked into the town for the music weekend which caters for a strong niche market and has a very loyal and devoted following.
    • All four are wished a long, contented and healthy retirement after all their years of loyal and devoted service to the Council and the people of the district.
    • Narelle knew the hardships of cattle raising business, which began in humble circumstances about 26 years ago and the joys of being a devoted mother and a loving wife.
    • All of them were willing to do whatever I asked of them, and I liked that I had a cast and crew that was loyal and devoted.
    • Since then, his records have been sometimes patchy, indifferent affairs, but he's retained a devoted, loyal fanbase.
    • He was a devout Catholic, a very devoted husband and father.
    • She declined, although she commented, ‘They seemed to be a very loving and devoted couple.’
    • Gail O'Grady is the loving wife and devoted mother at the center of NBC's hit drama, American Dreams.
    • Natives of this sign are devoted and loyal lovers, but they can be too easily hurt.
    • It's simply the most intelligent approach: to put people first and reap the rewards of having a team of loyal, devoted employees.
    • Meanwhile, Mick and the lads hope to renew acquaintances with many of their loyal and devoted followers when they take to the stage in Crossmolina on Sunday night.
    • Although the Giant Schnauzer has a happy nature, this dog is devoted and loyal and may be wary of strangers.
    Synonyms
    loyal, faithful, true, true blue, staunch, steadfast, constant, committed, dedicated, devout
  • 2devoted topredicative Given over to the display, study, or discussion of.

    专用于(陈列,研究,讨论…)的

    there is a museum devoted to her work

    有一个博物馆专门用来陈列她的作品。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Fortunately, this volume does not lose sight of the strangeness of the poetical perspective; neither is it entirely devoted to the tangible and the earthy.
    • An entire store devoted to everything Swiss Army is the campers' delight!
    • Another night was devoted exclusively to a discussion of Patrick Roscoe - not the author but a computer-programmer friend of Heti's.
    • Of course, I can understand the secular world calling it a theory, but we would say it's devoted to biblical history and true operational science.
    • Once upon a time, TV people wished upon a star that some day there would be stations devoted entirely to news so they could show just what real journalists they were.
    • This section of the essay is devoted to an article in Nature magazine on the evolution of the immune system in lampreys (a jawless, parasitic fish).
    • It's home to the Bettie Morton Gallery and the Brixton Art Gallery - both devoted to up-and-coming African-British artists.
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