Baptism is a figurative ceremony.是什么意思？

Baptism is a figurative ceremony.

受洗礼是象征的礼节.

baptism

n. （基督教的）洗礼，严峻考

例句
The Christian ceremony of baptism is a symbolic act.
基督教的洗礼仪式是一种象征性的做法.

is

vt.& vi. 是（be的三单形式；n. 存在；

例句
Bollinger 'RD' is a rare, highly prized wine.
博林格RD香槟是一种名贵的备受推崇的葡萄酒。

figurative

adj. 比喻的，修饰多的，象征的，呈现的；

例句
...an event that will change your route — in both the literal and figurative sense.
一个无论从字面还是比喻意义上来说都将改变你的路线的事件

ceremony

n. 典礼，仪式，礼仪，礼节，虚礼，客气；

例句
The appointed hour of the ceremony was drawing nearer.
既定的典礼时间就快到了。