anoint
v
1 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (with sth) apply oil or ointment to sb (esp as a religious ceremony) 涂油或膏於某人; (尤指作为一种宗教仪式)为某人施涂油礼
The priest anointed the baby's forehead. 神父在婴儿的前额上施涂油礼.
2 [Cn.n] show that (sb) has taken high office by doing this 施涂油礼以示(某人)已就高职
The high priest anointed him king. 大祭司施涂油礼, 以示他已成为国王.
🗣️ 情景例句
Hello.
哈啰 。
I am sorry Mr. Chen is unavailable, would you like to speak to anyone else?
抱歉陈先生不在,你要不要跟其他人讲话?
have been frightened out of their wits by giant fish bumping into them as they work.