Embrace 用法详解

“Embrace” 是一个在英语中既可作动词又可作名词的常用词，含义丰富，使用场景广泛。掌握其正确用法，有助于提升你的英语表达能力。

一、作为动词（Verb）

1. 拥抱（物理动作）

• She embraced her son warmly after his long trip.
• They embraced each other at the airport.

2. 接受、采纳（抽象概念）

• The company has embraced new technology to improve efficiency.
• Many young people are embracing sustainable lifestyles.

3. 包含、涵盖

• The term “digital media” embraces everything from websites to social apps.

二、作为名词（Noun）

1. 拥抱

• He gave her a warm embrace before leaving.

2. 接受、信奉（较少见）

• The embrace of democratic values is essential for progress.

三、常见搭配

• embrace change/opportunity/technology：拥抱变化／机会／科技
• tight/warm/friendly embrace：紧紧的／温暖的／友好的拥抱
• mutual embrace：相互拥抱

四、易错提示

注意：“embrace” 强调主动、积极地接受或拥抱，不同于被动的 “accept”。例如：

• ✅ They embraced the new policy with enthusiasm.
• ❌ They just accepted it without question. （语气较弱）