기름이나 연고 등의 액체 성분을 표면에 바르거나 도포하다.
To smear or rub a surface with oil, ointment, or another liquid substance.
예문:
"The athlete anointed his sore muscles with a soothing herbal oil."
"The chef began to anoint the turkey with a mixture of melted butter and herbs."
종교적 의식의 일부로 기름을 부어 신성하게 하거나 성별하다.
To ceremonially confer divine or holy office upon someone by rubbing them with oil.
예문:
"The archbishop will anoint the new monarch during the coronation ceremony."
"The prophet was sent to anoint the young shepherd as the future king."
후계자나 요직의 유력한 후보로 지명하거나 선정하다.
To nominate or choose someone as a successor or a leading candidate for a high position.
예문:
"The retiring CEO has already anointed his daughter as the next head of the company."
"The media was quick to anoint the young senator as the front-runner for the presidency."
누군가를 호되게 때리거나 치다 (주로 익살스럽게 표현됨).
To hit or beat someone soundly, often used in a humorous way.
예문:
"If you keep talking back, I might just have to anoint you with this wooden spoon."
"The bully was surprised when the smaller boy managed to anoint him right on the nose."