单词 | devoted |
释义 | devoted (dɪvoʊtɪd ) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 Someone who is devoted to a person loves that person very much. ...a loving and devoted husband. 50 years on, the couple are still devoted to one another. [+ to] 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 If you are devoted to something, you care about it a lot and are very enthusiastic about it. I have personally been devoted to this cause for many years. [+ to] Horace is so devoted to his garden that he hasn't been away for 10 years. Joyce Bryt is a devoted Star Trek fan. 3. adjective B2 Something that is devoted to a particular thing deals only with that thing or contains only that thing. ...a major touring exhibition devoted to the work of young artists. The shop is devoted to a new range of accessories. [+ to] Collocations: devoted audience The charismatic moustachioed chef talks 19 to the dozen, cracks lame jokes and unravels culinary secrets for his huge devoted audience. Times, Sunday Times I've followed her around the country, united in adoration with the devoted audience she attracts wherever she goes. Times,Sunday Times The devoted audience shows no sign of wanting it put down ... and yet, these festering sores are erupting all around it. Times, Sunday Times He released a series of albums during the following twenty years, primarily to his devoted audience, and also branched into writing and merchandising. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has been many a year since any young performer has captured such a wide, and, as we heard tonight, devoted audience. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After their family became suspicious and called police the devoted couple were placed into emergency care by social services. Times, Sunday Times Now his dream comes true as the devoted couple exchange vows in front of friends and family. The Sun Last year the devoted couple spent the festive period cooped up in hospital beds. The Sun To the villagers they appeared a devoted couple with a 'loving relationship' as they built the business. Times, Sunday Times In truth, they were a devoted couple throughout 65 years of marriage. Times, Sunday Times This was a testing night for anyone not a devoted fan. Times, Sunday Times He was also a devoted fan of popular and classical music who, for a short time, ran his own record label. Times, Sunday Times But even the most devoted fan shouldn't blame me for shunting out some of the old, sad, critical slurs: obscure, self-indulgent, garrulous, enervating. Times, Sunday Times But only the most devoted fan would want to hear this album more than twice. Globe and Mail Is she a devoted fan of his work? The Times Literary Supplement He was a caring, loving husband and son and a devoted father. The Sun (2011) He was a devoted father of three with a fourth on the way. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He was a loving husband and devoted father. The Sun (2009) He is a devoted father and husband. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But he only recently became a devoted follower while in jail. The Sun Originals of his artwork still sell for thousands of pounds among his devoted followers. Times, Sunday Times They feared if a member of the audience heckled or booed, the star's devoted followers could kick off. The Sun His devoted followers are willing to fight for him. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He withdrew and met in his home with a few of his most devoted followers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They retained a devoted following long after they ceased production. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Thank goodness their devoted following can find them. Times, Sunday Times (2009) She began publishing it online in instalments and picked up a devoted following. Times, Sunday Times (2014) His emphasis on education for women has earned him a devoted following around the world. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Indeed, earlier that day, when there was no sign of him at the film's press conference or photo call, it appeared he might leave his devoted friend hanging after all. Times, Sunday Times Ivy's plan continued, and she continued to masquerade as the devoted friend. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He remained her devoted friend through to the end of his life. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hoover eulogized him as my devoted friend and constant friend since boyhood. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She's an adventurer, a dreamer, and a devoted friend. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Afterwards the devoted husband scurries home for a quiet evening with his wife. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A devoted husband and father, he often had his family join him on location. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Then the devoted husband and dad was about to go on the road and spoke about the guilt he felt at leaving them. The Sun (2015) A devoted husband who admitted killing his sick wife after she asked him to bring her suffering to an end has been spared jail. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They benefit from strong local support and garner devoted readers from further afield who relish the idyll of the elsewhere, usually rural. Times, Sunday Times Across the globe, devoted readers choked on their morning coffee. Times, Sunday Times It turned out to be a fond and fitting farewell to all of his devoted readers. Christianity Today But, as devoted readers know, books can open up passionate new interests. Times, Sunday Times Her writing was in demand, and she had an interesting and notable set of friends, devoted readers, a happy marriage and affectionate and loyal parents. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the primaries she has a solid phalanx of devoted supporters who are exactly the kind of voters who show up come rain or shine. Times, Sunday Times In this case, he appears happy to back one of his most devoted supporters. Times, Sunday Times The members of the trust team, their thousands of devoted supporters and air enthusiasts everywhere think not. Times, Sunday Times He attracted devoted supporters and horrified critics in equal measure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Personal ads had been around since the late 17th century, but this was the first magazine entirely devoted to the search for marriage and companionship. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The current fashion moment is entirely devoted to the obscuring of legs. Times, Sunday Times (2011) His stay has been almost entirely devoted to arranging his family affairs. Consuelo & Alva: Love and Power in the Gilded Age (2005) The inaugural speech was almost entirely devoted to international issues. Truman (1986) Translations: Chinese: 忠诚的 Japanese: 献身的な |
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