embrace
Meaning: To hold someone closely; to accept or welcome something enthusiastically
Embrace has both physical and figurative meanings. Physically, it means to hold someone in your arms. Figuratively, it means to accept something willingly and enthusiastically, such as embracing change or new ideas. As a noun, it refers to the act of hugging.
Examples
- They embraced warmly when they met at the airport. 他们在机场见面时热情相拥。Se abrazaron cálidamente cuando se encontraron en el aeropuerto.空港で会ったとき、彼らは温かく抱き合いました。공항에서 만났을 때 그들은 따뜻하게 포옹했습니다.
- The company has embraced new technology to improve efficiency. 公司已采用新技术来提高效率。La empresa ha adoptado nuevas tecnologías para mejorar la eficiencia.会社は効率を向上させるために新技術を受け入れました。회사는 효율성을 높이기 위해 새로운 기술을 받아들였습니다.
- She held him in a tight embrace before saying goodbye. 在道别之前,她紧紧地拥抱了他。Ella lo sostuvo en un fuerte abrazo antes de despedirse.さよならを言う前に、彼女は彼をしっかりと抱きしめました。작별 인사를 하기 전에 그녀는 그를 꼭 껴안았습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'embracer' meaning 'to clasp in the arms', from 'en-' (in) + 'brace' (the two arms), from Latin 'bracchia' (arms), plural of 'bracchium' (arm). The figurative sense of 'to accept willingly' appeared in the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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