christen
v
1 [Tn] receive (sb) into the Christian Church by sprinkling water on his head and giving him a name 为(某人)施洗礼(在头上洒水并为之命名以加入基督教). Cf 参看 baptize.
2 [esp passive 尤用於被动语态
Tn, Cn.n]
(a) give a name to (sb) at such a ceremony (在洗礼仪式上)为(某人)命名
The child was christened Mary. 这孩子洗礼时命名为玛丽.
(b) give a name to (esp a ship when it is launched) 为(尤指下水的轮船)命名.
3 [Tn] (fig infml 比喻, 口) use (sth) for the first time 第一次使用(某物)
Let´s have a drink to christen our new sherry glasses. 让我们为使用我们新的雪利酒杯喝点儿酒.