词汇 | ordain |
释义 | ordain 1 ENTRIES FOUND: ordain (verb) ordain /oɚˈdeɪn/ verb ordains; ordained; ordaining ordain /oɚˈdeɪn/ verb ordains; ordained; ordaining Learner's definition of ORDAIN [+ object] 1 : to officially make (someone) a minister, priest, rabbi, etc.任命…为牧师(神父、犹太教士等) He was ordained (as) a priest.他被任命为神父。 She is an ordained minister.她是位受命牧师。 2 formal : to officially establish or order (something)制定;发布;颁布 We the people … do ordain and establish this constitution…我们人民…正式制定并颁布此宪法…U.S. Constitution (1787)《美国宪法》(1787) The process was ordained by law.这项程序由法律规定。 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 It's futile to try to avoid what destiny has ordained.想要逃避宿命是徒劳的。 |
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