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Christening Meaning in English

word

ˈkɹɪsənɪŋ/, /ˈkɹɪsnɪŋ
KRIS-uh-ning
kɹˈɪstənɪŋ
krist-uh-ning

释义

A christening is a Christian religious ceremony where a baby is given a name and officially welcomed into the church. It usually includes the ritual of baptism.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly for Christian ceremonies for babies or young children; can also refer metaphorically to naming or launching something new ('the christening of a ship'). Often formal or semi-formal. Not used for non-religious naming.

例句

The baby's christening will be held next Sunday.

basic

They dressed their daughter in white for her christening.

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A priest performs the christening at the church.

basic

At the christening, the whole family gathered to celebrate the new member.

natural

After the christening, everyone enjoyed a small party at home.

natural

The ship's christening ceremony drew a big crowd at the harbor.

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