"anoint" 怎么发音

word

US

əˈnɔɪnt

uh-NOINT

UK

ɐnˈɔɪnt

uh-NOINT

释义

To put oil or another substance on someone, usually as part of a religious ceremony; also, to officially choose someone for a special job or position (often with religious meaning).

IPA 音标

美式英语

əˈnɔɪnt

英式英语

ɐnˈɔɪnt

简化发音

美式

uh-NOINT

英式

uh-NOINT

语境中听

The priest anoints the baby's forehead with oil.

They anointed the new king during the ceremony.

In some cultures, people anoint the sick with oil as a blessing.

The team owner personally anointed him as the next captain.