
embrace
词源
源自中古英语 'embracen',来自古法语 'embracer',由 'en-'(进入)和 'brace'(双臂)组成,字面意思是“用双臂抱住”。
verb
❶ 用双臂抱住某人或某物,表达爱意、欢迎或安慰。这个动作通常带有温暖或亲密的情感。
“She embraced her daughter tightly after the long separation.”
(久别重逢后,她紧紧拥抱了女儿。)
“The teammates embraced each other to celebrate their victory.”
(队友们互相拥抱庆祝胜利。)
❶ 欣然接受或采纳某种想法、信仰、文化或变化,表现出积极的态度。
“The company embraced new technologies to improve efficiency.”
(公司采用新技术以提高效率。)
“She embraced the opportunity to study abroad.”
(她欣然接受了出国留学的机会。)
noun
❶ 拥抱的动作或时刻,通常表达爱、友谊或支持。
“She gave him a warm embrace when they met.”
(见面时,她给了他一个温暖的拥抱。)
“The embrace of the two friends lasted for several minutes.”
(两位朋友的拥抱持续了好几分钟。)
❶ 对某种思想、文化或变化的接受或采纳,表现出包容或支持的态度。
“The country's embrace of democracy led to significant reforms.”
(该国对民主的接受导致了重大改革。)
“Her embrace of new ideas made her a great leader.”
(她对新思想的接纳使她成为一位伟大的领导者。)
常见短语
embrace change — 积极接受并适应变化,表现出开放和灵活的态度。
“To succeed in this industry, you must learn to embrace change.”
(要在这个行业取得成功,你必须学会接受变化。)
warm embrace — 温暖的拥抱,通常表达深情、安慰或欢迎。
“After a long day, nothing feels better than a warm embrace from a loved one.”
(漫长的一天结束后,没有什么比爱人的温暖拥抱更让人舒心了。)