embrace

[im'breis]

v.拥抱, 包含, 包围, 接受, 信奉
n.拥抱

vt.

1. 拥抱

They embraced each other warmly.

他们相互热烈拥抱。

2. 包括, 包含

The cat family embraces lions and tigers.

猫科包括狮和虎。

3. 抓住(机会等); 欣然接受(提议等)

She embraced his offer to help her with her English.

她欣然接受他帮她学习英语的提议。

4. 信奉; 皈依

People in this region embraced Christianity at the turn of the century.

这一地区的人在本世纪初开始信奉基督教。

5. 围住, 环绕

vi.

(相互)拥抱

n.

拥抱; 怀抱[C]

She held her son to her in an affectionate embrace.

她亲切地将她儿子搂在怀里。

词形变化

形容词: embraceable | 名词: embracement | 动词过去式: embraced | 动词过去分词: embraced | 动词现在分词: embracing | 动词第三人称单数: embraces |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.拥抱; 抱住

grasp  hug  clasp  enfold  press  hold  clutch

vt.包括, 包含

include  contain  comprise  cover  involve

vt.接受; 吸收

accept  adopt  take up  

同义参见:

surround  salute  embody  envelop  

英英释义

名词 embrace:

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

同义词：embracing, embracement

the state of taking in or encircling

a close affectionate and protective acceptance

同义词：bosom

动词 embrace:

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

同义词：encompass, comprehend, cover

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

同义词：hug, bosom, squeeze

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

同义词：espouse, adopt, sweep up

补充

embraceembrace英:[imˈbreis] 美:[ɛmˈbres]vt. & vi.1.拥抱The young lovers embraced.年轻的情侣拥抱着。He embraced his parents.他拥抱了双亲。vt.1.包括; 包含This course of study embraces every aspect of the subject.本课程涉及这门学科的每个方面。2.接受She embraced my offer to go to the hospital.她接受了我的建议去看医生。3.信奉, 皈依She embraced Christianity.她信奉基督教。n.1.拥抱, 怀抱

例句

1. Penelope came forward and embraced her sister.佩内洛普走上前拥抱了她妹妹。 2. At first people were sort of crying for joy and embracing each other.一开始, 人们可以说是喜极而泣, 并相互拥抱。 3. He embraces the new information age.他迎接新信息时代的到来。 4. The new rules have been embraced by government watchdog organizations.新的规则已被政府监督机构接纳。 5. her decision to embrace Islam她信奉伊斯兰教的决定 6. It embraces elements of chemistry, physics, and engineering.它包含了化学、物理学和工程学的基本原理。 7. The valley was soon embraced in an inky darkness.山谷很快就笼罩在了漆黑的夜色中。 8. He entered the kitchen, embraced by the smells of a succulent pork loin.他走进厨房, 鲜嫩多汁的猪腰肉散发出的香味扑面而来。 9. He threw his arms round her and they embraced passionately.他把她搂在怀里, 两人激情相拥。 10. They greeted us with warm embraces.他们以热情的拥抱欢迎我们。 11. a young couple locked in an embrace紧紧相拥的小两口 12. The marriage signalled James's embrace of the Catholic faith.这桩婚事标志着詹姆斯皈依了天主教。 13. the country's embrace of Western-style capitalism该国对西方式资本主义的拥护 14. The town nestles in the embrace of gently sculpted hills.小镇安卧在平缓山丘的怀抱里。 15. She sank back into the embrace of the sofa.她向后一靠陷入沙发中。 16. our embrace of the information society我们对信息社会的接纳 17. He embraced his daughter tenderly.他温柔地拥抱女儿。 18. to embrace an idea欣然接受一种思想 19. He immediately embraced the offer.他立刻接受了这个建议。 20. to embrace an opportunity抓住(或利用)机会 21. to embrace a new profession开始从事一项新职业 22. to embrace Buddhism (or Christianity)信奉佛教(或基督教) 23. He embraced the Muslim religion.他信奉伊斯兰教。 24. an island embraced by the sea一个被大海环绕的岛屿 25. An encyclopedia embraces a great number of subjects.一部百科全书包含许多学科。 26. a course of study embracing several different subjects一种包括几个不同学科的全课程 27. The President's assets embrace $ 600,000.总统的财产相当于60万美元。 28. His glance embraced the scene.他稍稍一瞥，景物尽收眼底。 29. Two lovers embraced.一对情侣互相拥抱。 30. Aunt Sophie embraced her warmly.索菲姑妈亲热地把她抱在怀里。 31. [no obj.]the two embraced, holding each other tightly.俩人紧紧地拥抱在一起。 32. much of the population quickly embraced Islam.许多人很快信奉了伊斯兰教。 33. his career embraces a number of activities—composing, playing, and acting.他从事的职业包括很多活动——作曲、演奏和演出。 34. they were locked in an embrace.他们紧紧地抱在一起。 35. the first of the former Soviet republics to free itself from the embrace of Moscow.第一个摆脱莫斯科控制的前苏联共和国。 36. their eager embrace of foreign influences.他们迫不及待地对国外影响的吸收。 37. His report embraced all the main points.他的报告罗列了全部要点。 38. She embraced Christianity in her later years.她晚年笃信基督教。 39. He held her in a warm embrace.他跟她热烈拥抱。 40. He embraced her warmly/lovingly/tenderly.他热情/深情/温柔地拥抱了她。 41. two old friends (warmly) embracing [=hugging] each other两位老友（热情）相拥 42. They embraced one last time before going their separate ways.离别之前他们最后一次相互拥抱。 43. a politician who has been embraced by conservatives为保守派所接受的政治人物 44. embrace [=adopt] a cause/religion拥护事业；信奉宗教 45. These ideas have been (widely) embraced by the scientific community.这些观点被科学界（广泛）接受。 46. She gladly/eagerly embraced [=welcomed] the opportunity/chance to study abroad.她非常高兴/迫不及待地接受了出国学习的机会。 47. Charity embraces all acts of generous giving.慈善包括所有慷慨给予的行为。 48. It's a subject that embraces many areas of learning.这是一门涵盖许多知识领域的学科。 49. a town embraced [=surrounded] by low hills山丘环绕的小镇 50. an embracer of new technology新技术的接纳者 51. He held her in a warm/loving/tender embrace.他热情/深情/温柔地拥抱了她。