christened
US /ˈkrɪs.ənd/
UK /ˈkrɪs.ənd/
动词
1.
施洗, 命名
give a baby a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church
示例:
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The baby was christened Mary.
这个婴儿被命名为玛丽。
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They decided to christen their daughter Sarah.
他们决定给女儿取名莎拉。
2.
命名, 启用
give a name to (something, typically a ship or building) at a ceremonial occasion
示例:
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The Queen christened the new battleship.
女王为新战舰命名。
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The new library was christened 'The Knowledge Hub'.
新图书馆被命名为“知识中心”。
3.
启用, 首次使用
use (something) for the first time
示例:
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He christened his new car with a long drive.
他用一次长途驾驶启用了他的新车。
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The team christened their new stadium with a victory.
球队用一场胜利启用了他们的新体育场。
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