anoint
US /əˈnɔɪnt/
UK /əˈnɔɪnt/
動詞
1.
塗油, 膏抹
to smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony
範例:
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The priest will anoint the sick with holy oil.
牧師將用聖油塗抹病人。
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Kings were traditionally anointed with oil as a sign of their divine right to rule.
國王傳統上被油膏抹，作為他們神聖統治權的象徵。
2.
任命, 指定
to officially choose someone for a particular job or position
範例:
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The committee decided to anoint her as the new leader.
委員會決定任命她為新領導。
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He was anointed as the heir apparent by the king.
他被國王指定為王位繼承人。
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