| 单词 | baptism |
| 释义 | baptism n. 1. a the religious rite, symbolizing admission to the Christian Church, of sprinkling the forehead with water, or (usu. only with adults) by immersion, generally accompanied by name-giving. b the act of baptizing or being baptized. 2. an initiation, e.g. into battle. 3. the naming of ships, church bells, etc. Phrases and idioms baptism of fire 1. initiation into battle. 2. a painful new undertaking or experience. Derivatives baptismal adj. Etymology: ME f. OF ba(p)te(s)me f. eccl.L baptismus f. eccl.Gk baptismos f. baptizo BAPTIZE |
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