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embrace

UK /ɪmˈbreɪs/US /ɪmˈbreɪs/

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。)

同义词:hug, accept, adopt, welcome, hold

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。)

同义词:hug, acceptance, adoption, welcome, support

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。)