| 单词 | christen |
| 释义 | christen (krɪsən ) Word forms: christens , christening , christened 1. verb [usually passive] When a baby is christened, he or she is given a name during the Christian ceremony of baptism. Compare baptize. She was born in March and christened in June. [be VERB-ed] She was christened Susan. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: baptize, name 2. verb You say that you christen a person, place, or object a particular name if you choose a name for them and start calling them by that name. [informal] The pair were christened 'The Women in Black' after they both wore black dresses at a party. [be VERB-ed] We had a tiny little room which was christened Hades. [VERB noun noun] 3. verb You say that you christen something new when you use it for the first time, especially if you do something special to mark the occasion. [informal] To christen the new hall, a number of great orchestras have been invited to play. [VERB noun] Translations: Chinese: 为…在洗礼时取名 Japanese: 洗礼を施す |
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