baptism
/ˈbæptɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbæptɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbap-ˌti-zəm especially Southern ˈbab-/ (ame, mw)
baptism — noun
1. a church ceremony that uses water to welcome someone into the Christian faith an
a church ceremony that uses water to welcome someone into the Christian faith and mark spiritual cleansing or a fresh beginning
The priest performed the baptism in a small stone church.
perform a baptism
Family members gathered near the front for baby Emma's baptism.
the baptism of somebody
After his baptism, Daniel joined the church youth group.
The church holds baptisms on Sunday mornings after the main service.
Maria wore a white dress for her daughter's baptism.
- christening
often used for a baby's baptism, especially in everyday British English
- sacrament
a broader church term for a sacred rite, not only this one
- initiation
much broader and can refer to joining many kinds of groups
文法句型
the baptism of somebody
receive baptism
perform a baptism
用法筆記
Often used with of + person or with verbs such as perform, celebrate, and receive. In everyday speech, christening is sometimes used for a baby's baptism, especially when naming is part of the same service.