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.
1. (相互)拥抱
n.
1. 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。
