기독교의 세례 의식에서 세례명을 주거나 세례를 베풀다.
To officially name a person during the Christian ceremony of baptism as a sign of admission to the church.
예문:
"The infant was christened in the small village church where her parents had married."
"They chose to christen their first son after his grandfather."
사람, 동물, 배, 건물 등에 이름을 붙이거나 명명하다.
To give a name to someone or something, often in a ceremonial manner or as a nickname reflecting a specific quality.
예문:
"The new research vessel was christened with a traditional bottle of champagne."
"His friends christened him 'The Flash' because of his incredible speed on the track."
새로운 물건이나 장소 등을 처음으로 사용하기 시작하다.
To use something for the first time.
예문:
"We should buy a bottle of wine to christen our new apartment tonight."
"He christened his new hiking boots with a long walk through the muddy woods."