c. 1200, from Old English cristnian "to baptize," literally "to make Christian," from cristen "Christian" (see Christian). General meaning of "to name" is attested from mid-15c. Related: Christened; christening.
双语例句
1. To christen the new hall, a number of great orchestras have been invited to play.
几个著名交响乐团受邀演出，以庆祝新音乐厅的启用。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Let's have a drink to christen our new sherry glasses.
让我们为使用我们新的雪利酒杯喝点儿酒.
来自互联网
3. A good citizen should be a good Christen, a good parent, child, wife and husband.
