embrace
英 [ɪmˈbreɪs] 美 [ɛmˈbres]

vt.& vi.

拥抱；

vt.

包括；包含；接受；信奉

n.

拥抱，怀抱；

变形

过去式：embraced过去分词：embraced现在分词：embracing第三人称单数：embraces

双语释义

v.(动词)

1. vt. & vi. 拥抱 take and hold another or each other in the arms as a sign of love
2. vt. 包括; 包含 include; contain
3. vt. 接受accept
4. vt. 信奉,皈依 become a believer in

n.(名词)

1. [C][U]拥抱,怀抱 act of holding tightly in one's arms

英英释义

embrace[ im'breis ]

• n.
  • the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

    同义词：embracingembracement

  • the state of taking in or encircling

    "an island in the embrace of the sea"

  • a close affectionate and protective acceptance

    "his willing embrace of new ideas"

    同义词：bosom

• v.
  • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

    同义词：encompasscomprehendcover

  • squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

    "They embraced"

    同义词：hugbosomsqueeze

  • take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

    "She embraced Catholicism"

    同义词：espouseadoptsweep up

词汇搭配

用作动词 (v.)～+名词

• embrace an opportunity抓住机会
• embrace one's baby〔wife〕拥抱婴儿〔妻子〕
• embrace many examples包含许多例子

～+副词

• embrace affectionately〔emotionally〕充满深情〔激情〕地拥抱
• embrace firmly〔tenderly〕紧紧〔温柔〕地拥抱

用作名词 (n.)形容词+～

• loving〔passionate〕 embrace充满爱恋〔激情〕的拥抱
• tender〔tight〕 embrace温柔〔紧紧〕的拥抱
• warm embrace热情的拥抱

词组短语

warm embrace温暖的拥抱

同近义词辨析

hold, contain, involve, embrace, comprise, comprehend, include

这组词都有“包括，包含”的意思，其区别是：

hold常和contain换用。指能够容纳或有足够的容纳量。强调包容能力。

contain普通用词，所涉及的物体常常是其组成部分或内容。强调包容关系。既可指具体有形的东西，也可指抽象无形的东西。

involve把包含因整体的性质决定的成分或结果。所包括的往往是无形的，不可触知的东西，多用作引申。

embrace正式用词，指把某事物纳入整个之中。

comprise书面用词，暗指一个整体包括不同部分所组成，可与include交换使用。

comprehend正工用词，指包含在整体范围以内。

include普通用词，指一整体包含着各独立的部分，也指某东西包含另一东西的某一部分。

双语例句

用作动词(v.)

1. We embraced each other.
   我们互相拥抱。
2. She held out her arms to embrace the little girl.
   她伸出双臂来拥抱那个小女孩。
3. Many subjects are embraced in an encyclopedia.
   百科全书中包含许多科目。
4. We allowed the warm water to embrace us.
   我们让温水包围我们
5. Vines embraced the hut.
   蔓藤环绕着小屋。
6. She eagerly embraced the offer of a trip to Europe.
   她热情地接受了到欧洲旅行的建议。
7. The settlers embraced the Christian religion.
   移民信奉基督教。

用作名词(n.)

1. He enfolded the child in an affectionate embrace.
   他疼爱得把孩子紧紧搂在怀里。

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