consign
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/kənˈsaɪn/
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/kənˈsaɪn/
to send something somewhere for safekeeping or storage
I consigned the old books to the library for preservation.
我把旧书交给图书馆保存。
to leave someone in a particular situation, often an unfortunate one
The injury consigned her to a life of constant pain.
这次伤害使她不得不忍受持续的痛苦。
to give something officially to someone for a particular purpose
The company consigned the valuable artwork to the museum for display.
该公司将有价值的艺术品委托给博物馆展出。