Christen Meaning in English
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释义
To officially give a name to someone, especially during a Christian ceremony (baptism), or to give a name to something, like a ship, for the first time.
用法与细微差别
Formal or ceremonial verb. In religion, 'christen' is used for baptism of babies or people. Also used to mean naming a ship or other objects in a formal event. Sometimes informal: giving something a name as a joke. Don't confuse with 'baptize' (American English prefers 'baptize' for religious use).
例句
The parents decided to christen their baby Anna.
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They will christen the new ship next week.
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The priest will christen the baby at church.
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We jokingly christened our old sofa 'The Throne'.
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The mayor will christen the city’s new bridge this Saturday.
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After we moved in, we christened the house with a big dinner party.
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