anointing

柯林斯词典

1. V-T To anoint someone means to put oil or water on a part of their body, usually for religious reasons. (通常指宗教仪式)在...上涂油
He anointed my forehead. 他在我的前额膏上油。
The Pope has anointed him as Archbishop. 教皇给他施以膏油，以示他成为大主教。
...the anointed king. ...受膏的国王。
2. V-T If a person in a position of authority anoints someone, they choose them to do a particular important job. 指定[journalism]
The populist party anointed him as its candidate. 人民党指定他为该党候选人。
Mr. Olsen has always avoided anointing any successor. 奥尔森先生总是避免指定任何继任者。