Chris·tian·ize /ˈkrɪsʧəˌnaɪz, ˈkrɪʃ-/
(vt.)使成基督徒
Chris·tian·ize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Christianized p. pr. & vb. n. Christianizing.]
1. To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans.
2. To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles.
Christianized philosophers. --I. Taylor.
Chris·tian·ize, v. i. To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian.
The pagans began to Christianize. --Latham.
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Christianize
v 1: adapt in the name of Christianity; "some people want to
Christianize ancient pagan sites"
2: convert to Christianity; "missionaries have tried to
Christianize native people all over the world" [syn: Christianise]