christening

chris·ten·ing

C0331900 (krĭs′ə-nĭng)n.1. The Christian sacrament of baptizing and naming an infant.2. An inaugural ceremony in which something is declared ready for use, as when a newly built ship is named and launched.

christening

(ˈkrɪsənɪŋ) n (Ecclesiastical Terms) the Christian sacrament of baptism or the ceremony in which this is conferred

chris•ten•ing

(ˈkrɪs ə nɪŋ, ˈkrɪs nɪŋ)

n. 1. the ceremony of baptism, esp. as accompanied by the giving of a name to a child. 2. a public ceremony in which a new ship is formally named and launched. 3. an act or instance of naming or dedicating something new. [1250–1300]

Thesaurus

Noun

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christening - giving a Christian name at baptism baptism - a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"

Translations

洗礼仪式

christening

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