to anoint
01
涂油, 祝圣
to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act
例子
Last Sunday, the bishop anointed the newly confirmed with chrism oil.
上个星期天，主教用圣油膏抹了新受坚振的人。
02
涂油, 任命
to choose whom an important position or job will be given to, generally done by a person of power
例子
The party leader sought to anoint his successor before stepping down from office.
该党领袖在卸任前试图指定他的继任者。
词汇树
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