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baptism/ˈbæptiz(ə)m/n. 1a the religious rite, symbolizing admission to the Christian Church, of sprinkling or pouring water on to the forehead, or (usu. only with adults) of immersion, generally accompanied by name-giving 浸礼(通常只适用于成人)，洗礼 b the act of baptizing or being baptized 施洗礼(或受洗)的行为 2 an initiation, e.g. into battle (如战争)开始，考验；初次经历 3 the naming of ships, church bells, etc. 命名(船、教堂大钟等) □ baptismal /-ˈtizm(ə)l/ adj.[Middle English via Old French ba(p)te(s)me and ecclesiastical Latin baptismus from ecclesiastical Greek baptismos, from baptizō BAPTIZE] |