"unction" in Chinese (Simplified)
膏礼虚伪恭维
Definition
一种正式的仪式,用油涂抹某人,尤指宗教仪式。也可指讲话或举止中过分或虚假的庄严、诚恳态度。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个词正式并且在宗教语境以外很少见。作为比喻时可带贬义,指过分做作的恭维或庄重。常见搭配:'涂膏礼'、'讲话带有膏礼气息'。
Examples
The priest performed the unction during the ceremony.
牧师在仪式上进行了**膏礼**。
Unction is often used in religious traditions.
**膏礼**常用于宗教传统中。
The unction was given to the sick patient.
给病人进行了**膏礼**。
She spoke with such unction that it almost sounded fake.
她讲话时带着很强的**虚伪恭维**,让人觉得很假。
The pastor delivered his sermon with great unction.
牧师用极大的**膏礼气息**布道。
Don't mistake real concern for empty unction.
不要把真正的关心误当成空洞的**虚伪恭维**。