christened
US /ˈkrɪs.ənd/
UK /ˈkrɪs.ənd/
動詞
1.
施洗, 命名
give a baby a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church
範例:
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The baby was christened Mary.
這個嬰兒被命名為瑪麗。
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They decided to christen their daughter Sarah.
他們決定給女兒取名莎拉。
2.
命名, 啟用
give a name to (something, typically a ship or building) at a ceremonial occasion
範例:
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The Queen christened the new battleship.
女王為新戰艦命名。
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The new library was christened 'The Knowledge Hub'.
新圖書館被命名為「知識中心」。
3.
啟用, 首次使用
use (something) for the first time
範例:
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He christened his new car with a long drive.
他用一次長途駕駛啟用了他的新車。
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The team christened their new stadium with a victory.
球隊用一場勝利啟用了他們的新體育場。
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