ordain

ɒ:'dein
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

v. order by virtue of superior authority; decree
v. appoint to a clerical posts
v. invest with ministerial or priestly authority
v. issue an order

中文翻译

vt. 注定, 规定, 任命
vi. 颁布命令

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记忆技巧

ordain 由词根 ord-(意为顺序安排)和后缀 -ain 组成,表示安排某人担任某种职务。可以联想到顺序安排的意思。

例句

1. The church decided to ordain him as a priest after years of training.

教会决定在经过多年的培训后任命他为牧师。

2. Many people believe it is their destiny to ordain their own path in life.

许多人相信,主宰自己人生道路是他们的命运。

3. She felt called to ordain and help others in her community.

她感到有责任去任命并帮助社区中的其他人。

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