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Chinese dictionary
v.submit to; cast oneself on
委身以事人
submit oneself to the service of somebody
她委身给了一个自己不爱的男人。
She gave herself to a man who she did not love.
但是这样一位大美女委身于一座小镇并非幸事。
But such beauty in a small town was not a blessing.
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Word usage
- Note"委身" is different from "献身". "委身" refers to the last resort or unwillingness when handing over fate to others; "献身" refers to willing and proactive behavior.