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)