单词	baptism of fire
释义	baptism of fire noun phrase variants or chiefly US baptism by fire 1 : an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal especially : a soldier's first exposure to enemy fire 2 : a spiritual baptism by a gift of the Holy Spirit —often used in allusion to Acts 2:3–4; Matthew 3:11 (Revised Standard Version) Word History First Known Use 1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1 baptism of fire phrase variants or chiefly U.S. baptism by fire as in ordeal a test of faith, patience, or strength The EMT received a baptism of fire when she was called to a serious emergency her first day on the job. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ordeal fire trial gauntlet crucible cross baptism acid test initiation gantlet tragedy grievance misfortune grief trouble affliction woe difficulty tribulation mischance adversity litmus test mishap misadventure privation hardship asperity complication challenge nuisance rigor vicissitude annoyance discomfort inconvenience
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