"christenings" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 洗禮儀式

Definition

一種儀式，通常為嬰兒或某人賦予基督教名字並正式進入基督教信仰，通常包括洗禮。有時也可指為船命名和下水的儀式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式宗教場合，通常指嬰兒，也可指成人或船舶。常見用語：「參加洗禮儀式」。不要與「baptisms（洗禮）」混淆，後者是更廣泛的基督教術語。

Examples

Many families take photos at their babies' christenings.

許多家庭在嬰兒的**洗禮儀式**上拍照。

Churches often hold christenings on Sundays.

教堂通常在星期天舉行**洗禮儀式**。

We received invitations to three christenings this year.

我們今年收到了三個**洗禮儀式**的邀請。

Some people choose their closest friends as godparents at christenings.

有些人在**洗禮儀式**上選擇最親密的朋友作為教父母。

Christenings are usually followed by a small family gathering and a meal.

**洗禮儀式**後通常會有一個家庭聚會和一頓飯。

Ship christenings are a big event in some ports, with speeches and champagne.

在一些港口，船舶**洗禮儀式**是盛大活動，會有致辭和香檳。