anoint
anoint
a∙noint / əˈnɔɪnt ; əˈnɔɪnt /
◙verb [T]
1. to put oil or water on someone's head or body, usually as part of a religious ceremony
• 〔宗教仪式中〕涂油（水）于〔人头或身上〕:
»the anointed king
已受涂油礼的国王
»anoint sb with sth
»He was anointed with sacred oil.
他被涂了圣油。
♦anointmentnoun [C,U]
