anoint
US /əˈnɔɪnt/
UK /əˈnɔɪnt/
动词
1.
涂油, 膏抹
to smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony
示例:
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The priest will anoint the sick with holy oil.
牧师将用圣油涂抹病人。
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Kings were traditionally anointed with oil as a sign of their divine right to rule.
国王传统上被油膏抹，作为他们神圣统治权的象征。
2.
任命, 指定
to officially choose someone for a particular job or position
示例:
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The committee decided to anoint her as the new leader.
委员会决定任命她为新领导。
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He was anointed as the heir apparent by the king.
他被国王指定为王位继承人。
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