"baptism" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 洗禮

Definition

在基督教裡，將人用水灑或浸，象徵加入信仰的儀式；引申也可指任何正式介紹或首次經歷。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“baptism” 多用於基督教宗教場合。“baptism by fire” 指困難的首次經歷。不可作動詞，用行為動詞時用 'baptize'。

Examples

The church held a baptism for the new baby.

教會為新生兒舉行了**洗禮**。

Many Christians see baptism as an important tradition.

許多基督徒認為**洗禮**是重要的傳統。

He remembers his own baptism as a special day.

他記得自己的**洗禮**那天很特別。

Her baptism was a big family event, with everyone gathering at the church.

她的**洗禮**成為家庭盛事，大家都到了教堂。

Starting my first job was a real baptism by fire.

開始我的第一份工作真是我的**洗禮**之火。

He was nervous about the baptism, but everything went smoothly.

他對**洗禮**感到緊張，但一切都很順利。