vt.

1. 擁抱
   They embraced each other warmly.

   他們相互熱烈擁抱。

2. 包括，包含
   The cat family embraces lions and tigers.

   貓科包括獅和虎。

3. 抓住（機會等）；欣然接受（提議等）
   She embraced his offer to help her with her English.

   她欣然接受他幫她學習英文的提議。

4. 信奉；皈依
   People in this region embraced Christianity at the turn of the century.

   這一地區的人在本世紀初開始信奉基督教。

5. 圍住，環繞

vi.

1. （相互）擁抱

n.

1. 擁抱；懷抱[C]
   She held her son to her in an affectionate embrace.

   她親切地將她兒子摟在懷裡。

v.

1. hold closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
2. accept or support (a belief or change) willingly.
3. include or contain.

n.