"baptism" in Chinese (Simplified)
洗礼
Definition
在基督教中，用水洒或浸泡某人，象征其加入信仰的仪式；广义上也指任何正式介绍或初次经验。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“baptism” 主要用在基督教宗教语境。“baptism by fire” 指第一次经历的困难。不作为动词用，表示动作要用 'baptize'。
Examples
The church held a baptism for the new baby.
教会为新生儿举行了**洗礼**。
Many Christians see baptism as an important tradition.
许多基督徒认为**洗礼**是一项重要的传统。
He remembers his own baptism as a special day.
他记得自己的**洗礼**那天很特别。
Her baptism was a big family event, with everyone gathering at the church.
她的**洗礼**成为家庭盛事，大家都去了教堂。
Starting my first job was a real baptism by fire.
开始我的第一份工作真是我的**洗礼**之火。
He was nervous about the baptism, but everything went smoothly.
他对**洗礼**感到紧张，但一切都很顺利。