a religious ceremony of putting holy water or oil on someone to make the person holy

Anointment is an ancient tradition. 受膏仪式是个古老的传统。

Sailors lined up for a blessing and anointment by a Navy chaplain. 水兵们排队接受海军牧师的祝福和涂油。

the act of making someone king or queen, especially as part of a religious ceremony

The ceremony is a reference to the anointment of the ancient kings as a symbol of their authority. 这种典礼源于古代国王的受膏仪式，象征了王权的权威。

The film of the Queen’s coronation doesn’t include her anointment. 女王加冕仪式的纪录片并未包括其受膏仪式。

the choice of someone to do a job, usually by a person in authority

No one was surprised by his anointment as chief executive. 他被选定担任总裁，这并不令人惊奇。

Her anointment as a chair of the committee was unexpected. 她被遴选为委员会主席，这出乎人们的预料。