baptism
gb/bˈæptɪzəm/ us/bˈæptɪzəm/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 7600
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
B1
event
1
Christian water ceremony of initiation
A Christian ceremony where water is used to welcome a person into the Christian faith and church.
الگوی کاربرد:
to receive [baptism]; the baptism of [someone]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun "baptism" with the verb "baptize" (BrE: "baptise"). "Baptism" is the event or ceremony (e.g., "The baptism was yesterday"), while "baptize" is the action (e.g., "The priest baptized the baby"). Another confusion is between "baptism" and "christening": in many everyday contexts they are used similarly, but some churches use "baptism" as the general religious term and "christening" only for naming a child.
هممعنیها
christening (Often used especially for the baptism of a baby, and can also emphasize the naming part of the ceremony.)
متضادها
excommunication (Refers to formally removing someone from membership in the church, the opposite direction of being accepted by baptism.)
ترکیبهای رایج
infant baptism
|adult baptism
|water baptism
|baptism ceremony
|baptism service
|baptism certificate
موضوعها
religion
|society
نمونهها
- Their daughter’s baptism will take place at the church on Sunday.
- He still remembers the cold water of the river at his baptism as a teenager.
- The family invited all their relatives to celebrate the baby’s baptism.
- In many churches, baptism is required before a person can receive other sacraments.
- The pastor explained the meaning of baptism before the ceremony began.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- We went to the church for my niece’s baptism.
- Her parents chose Maria as her godmother at the baptism.
- He had his baptism when he was ten years old.
- The priest used a small bowl of water during the baptism.
- Many people take photos after the baptism.
اسم
B2
event
2
hard or painful first experience
A very hard or stressful first time doing something, especially in a new job or activity.
الگوی کاربرد:
a baptism of [something]; a baptism by [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes think "baptism" in this sense is still talking about a religious ceremony with water. In phrases like "a baptism of fire" or "a baptism by fire", it is used figuratively and usually refers to work, war, or another serious situation. Do not use it for ordinary, easy first experiences, and avoid saying just "a baptism" without context when you mean this figurative sense.
هممعنیها
initiation (A general word for a first introduction to something; it does not always imply that the experience is difficult or painful the way "baptism of fire" does.)
متضادها
easy introduction (Describes a first experience that is gentle and not stressful, the opposite of a harsh or demanding start.)
ترکیبهای رایج
a real baptism of fire
|political baptism of fire
|coaching baptism of fire
|managerial baptism of fire
|professional baptism of fire
|first-game baptism of fire
موضوعها
work
|experience
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- Her first week as a paramedic was a baptism of fire, with three major emergencies in two days.
- The new coach faced a baptism of fire in his debut match against the league champions.
- Managing the crisis on his first day in office proved to be a brutal baptism of fire.
- The young lawyer’s baptism of fire came when she had to argue a high-profile case alone.
- Starting work during the busiest season gave him a real baptism of fire in the company.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- My first day as a teacher was a baptism of fire.
- The new nurse had a baptism of fire in the emergency room.
- Playing against the best team was a baptism of fire for the young players.
- Her job started with a baptism of fire during a big storm.
- Working on the project deadline was a baptism of fire for him.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
baptism
IPA
GB/bˈæptɪzəm/
US/bˈæptɪzəm/
هجاها و تکیه
bap - tism (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (bap)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: baptism
- Plural: baptism, baptisms
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
baptism by fire
1/bˈæptɪzəm bˈaɪ fˈaɪɚ/
idiom
severe test at first attempt
A very hard first test or experience that you must go through, usually in a new role, job, or situation.
نمونهها
- Taking over the project just before the deadline was a baptism by fire for the new employee.
- Young firefighters often face their baptism by fire during a large, fast-moving blaze.
baptism of fire
1/bˈæptɪzəm əv fˈaɪɚ/
idiom
very hard first experience
A very difficult or stressful first time doing a job or activity, often with a lot of pressure or danger.
نمونهها
- Leading the team during a major crisis was his baptism of fire as a manager.
- Her baptism of fire as a reporter came when she had to cover a natural disaster on her first day.
- For the rookie soldiers, the surprise attack was a terrifying baptism of fire.