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.
我把舊書交給圖書館保存。
to leave someone in a particular situation, often an unfortunate one
The injury consigned her to a life of constant pain.
這次傷害使她不得不忍受持續的痛苦。
to give something officially to someone for a particular purpose
The company consigned the valuable artwork to the museum for display.
該公司將有價值的藝術品委託給博物館展出。