| 单词 | christen |
| 释义 | christen v 1 [Tn] receive (sb) into the Christian Church by sprinkling water on his head and giving him a name 为（某人）施洗礼（在头上洒水并为之命名以加入基督教）. Cf 参看 baptize. 2 [esp passive 尤用於被动语态 Tn, Cn.n] (a) give a name to (sb) at such a ceremony （在洗礼仪式上）为（某人）命名 The child was christened Mary. 这孩子洗礼时命名为玛丽. (b) give a name to (esp a ship when it is launched) 为（尤指下水的轮船）命名. 3 [Tn] (fig infml 比喻, 口) use (sth) for the first time 第一次使用（某物） Let´s have a drink to christen our new sherry glasses. 让我们为使用我们新的雪利酒杯喝点儿酒. |
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