vt.

1. 任命……为牧师（或神父等），授……以圣职[O9][H]
   She was ordained the first woman priest of her church.

   她被委任为她教会的第一位女牧师。

2. （法律等）制定，规定；命令[+（that）]
   The emperor ordained that all foreigners be expelled.

   皇帝下令将所有外国人驱逐出境。

3. （神、命运等）注定[+（that）]

vi.

1. 颁布命令

v.

1. confer holy orders on.
2. order officially.
   ▸(of God or fate) decide in advance.