to anoint
01
涂油, 祝圣
to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act
例子
The priest anoints the sick with holy oil during the sacrament of anointing.
牧师在涂油圣事期间用圣油涂油病人。
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 board decided to anoint her as the new CEO after months of deliberation.
董事会经过数月的审议，决定任命她为新任CEO。
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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