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。

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.