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anointed

/ə.ˈnɔɪn.tɪd/

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verb

涂油，抹油

To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

Examples :

"The mechanic anointed the rusty bolt with oil to loosen it. "

机械师往生锈的螺栓上涂了油，以便把它拧松。

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verb

涂油，敷油，膏抹。

To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.

Examples :

"The priest anointed the baby's forehead with oil during the baptism ceremony. "

在洗礼仪式上，牧师将油膏抹在婴儿的额头上。

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verb

选定，指定。

To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.

Examples :

"The manager anointed Sarah as his successor before he retired. "

经理在退休前选定莎拉作为他的继任者。

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verb

被膏立, 涂油。

To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.

Examples :

"During the coronation ceremony, the archbishop anointed Charles as the new King of England. "

在加冕典礼上，大主教膏立查尔斯为新的英国国王。

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noun

受膏者，被膏抹的人

A person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons

Examples :

"The anointed was chosen by the tribal elders to lead the community through the difficult times ahead. "

这位受膏者被部落长老选中，带领社群度过未来的艰难时期。

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adjective

受膏的，被涂油的

Having undergone the process of anointing.

Examples :

"The newly anointed queen waved to the cheering crowd. "

新受膏的女王向欢呼的人群挥手致意。

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adjective

卓越的，杰出的，著名的。

Utter; thorough; eminent.

Examples :

"The movie critic declared the young actress an anointed star after her breathtaking debut performance. "

电影评论家在她令人惊叹的首秀表演后，宣布这位年轻女演员是颗卓越的明星。