christens
中文解釋
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Collins Definition
Verb
christens, 3rd person singular present; christened, past participle; christening, present participle; christened, past tense;
/ˈkrisən/,
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christens, 3rd person singular present; christened, past participle; christening, present participle; christened, past tense;
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Give (a baby) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church
- - their second daughter was christened Jeanette
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Give to (someone or something) a name that reflects a notable quality or characteristic
- - a person so creepy that his colleagues christened him “Millipede.”
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Dedicate (a vessel, building, etc.) ceremonially
- - their first garbage truck was christened with a bottle of champagne
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Use for the first time
- - let's get steaks and christen the new grill