"baptisms" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 洗礼

Definition

洗礼是基督教仪式，通过洒水或浸水来象征加入信仰。有时，这个词也可以泛指正式的入门仪式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于宗教或正式场合。复数'baptisms'指多场洗礼仪式。偶尔作为比喻使用（如“baptism of fire”意为首次严峻经历），但主要指宗教仪式。

Examples

Two baptisms will be held at the church this Sunday.

本周日教堂将举行两场**洗礼**。

Many families came to watch the baptisms.

许多家庭来观看这些**洗礼**。

There were five baptisms last year at this church.

去年这座教堂举行了五场**洗礼**。

The baptisms were followed by a joyful celebration with food and music.

**洗礼**之后，人们举行了热闹的聚会，有美食和音乐。

We took lots of photos during the baptisms, so everyone could remember the special day.

我们在**洗礼**时拍了很多照片，让每个人都能记住这个特殊的日子。

After the baptisms, some people shared their personal stories about faith.

**洗礼**后，有些人分享了他们的信仰故事。