christen
v
1 [Tn] receive (sb) into the Christian Church by sprinkling water on his head and giving him a name 為(某人)施洗禮(在頭上灑水并為之命名以加入基督教). Cf 參看 baptize.
2 [esp passive 尤用於被動語態(tài)
Tn, Cn.n]
(a) give a name to (sb) at such a ceremony (在洗禮儀式上)為(某人)命名
The child was christened Mary. 這孩子洗禮時命名為瑪麗.
(b) give a name to (esp a ship when it is launched) 為(尤指下水的輪船)命名.
3 [Tn] (fig infml 比喻, 口) use (sth) for the first time 第一次使用(某物)
Let's have a drink to christen our new sherry glasses. 讓我們?yōu)槭褂梦覀冃碌难├票赛c兒酒.