christen

🇺🇸 /ˈkrɪsn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkrɪsn/
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難度
標籤 TOP20000
verb
R

To perform a naming ceremony for a newborn, usually in a religious context.

We are going to christen the baby at the local church.

我們將在當地教會為嬰兒舉行洗禮。

R

To give a name to something or someone, often in a formal or ceremonial way.

The new ship was christened 'The Queen of the Seas'.

這艘新船被命名為'海洋女王'。

R

To use something for the first time, often in a special or significant way.

We christened the new kitchen by cooking a feast for our friends.

我們為朋友們做了一頓盛宴,以此為新廚房舉行命名儀式。

translation

v. 施洗, 命名, 啟用

詞形變化

3rd Present christens
Past christened
Perfect christened
Progressive christening