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- 洗礼
洗礼
xǐ lǐ
Meaning
- (lit. and fig.) baptism
Definition
基督教的入教仪式，象征洗去原罪，成为信徒；也比喻重大的考验或锻炼。
Christian baptism ceremony, symbolizing the washing away of original sin and becoming a believer; also metaphorically refers to a significant test or training.
Usage
常用于宗教语境，或比喻经历困难、挑战而得到成长。
Often used in religious contexts, or metaphorically to describe undergoing difficulties or challenges leading to growth.
Examples
- 1 他接受了洗礼，正式成为基督徒。 (He received baptism and officially became a Christian.)
- 2 这次战斗是对新兵的一次血与火的洗礼。 (This battle was a baptism of blood and fire for the new soldiers.)
- 3 创业初期，他经历了市场的严峻洗礼。 (In the early stage of his business, he experienced a severe baptism of the market.)
- 4 高考是每个学生必须经历的一次洗礼。 (The college entrance exam is a baptism that every student must go through.)
- 5 经过风雨的洗礼，这棵老树依然屹立不倒。 (After the baptism of wind and rain, this old tree still stands firm.)
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