embracing
embracing — verb
- embracingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- embracings3rd person singular
- embracinging-ing form
- embracingedpast simple
1. to say yes to an idea, plan, change, or opportunity with clear excitement and su
to say yes to an idea, plan, change, or opportunity with clear excitement and support.
The school embraced outdoor lessons after students asked for more fresh air.
embrace + idea/change with enthusiasm
Yara quickly embraced the new payment app because it saved her time.
After months of doubt, the village embraced solar power for public buildings.
Nikhil embraced the chance to study abroad and packed the same week.
文法句型
embrace + idea/plan/change
embrace + opportunity
用法筆記
The object is usually abstract, such as a method, change, idea, or opportunity. Stronger than simple 'accept' because it suggests active enthusiasm rather than mere agreement.
常見錯誤
2. to put both arms around a person and hold them close to show love, comfort, or g
to put both arms around a person and hold them close to show love, comfort, or greeting.
Eri ran across the platform and embraced her father before the train doors shut.
embrace + person as greeting
When the results came out, the two sisters stood embracing in the rain.
intransitive progressive: stood embracing
The coach embraced each player as they came off the field.
Tariro sat beside Heather and kept embracing her until the crying slowed.
文法句型
embrace + someone
stand/sit embracing
用法筆記
Often used in emotional moments such as reunions, farewells, congratulations, or comfort. Unlike verb sense 1, the object is a person, not an idea or change.
常見錯誤
3. to take people, things, or subjects in as part of a larger whole, scope, or plan
to take people, things, or subjects in as part of a larger whole, scope, or plan.
This year's festival embraces street food, live music, and craft stalls.
embrace + several items in a range
The visa plan now embraces workers from five more countries.
The museum guide embraces local legends as well as war history.
Our health package embraces dental care, eye checks, and medicine costs.
文法句型
embrace + range/category
embrace + both/all + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common with programs, reports, laws, packages, and categories. This sense is about scope or coverage, not positive approval, so distinguish it from verb sense 1.
常見錯誤
embracing — noun
1. a close hold with the arms that shows affection, comfort, or welcome.
a close hold with the arms that shows affection, comfort, or welcome.
After the funeral, Liam gave his aunt a long embrace at the gate.
give + someone + an + embrace
The photo shows the brothers in an awkward embrace after years apart.
Dewi closed the visit with a quick embrace and a promise to call.
The child relaxed the moment his mother pulled him into a warm embrace.
- distance
lack of physical or emotional closeness
文法句型
give + someone + an + embrace
in + an + embrace
用法筆記
Often modified by adjectives like warm, brief, awkward, or tight. Unlike the verb sense, this noun names the gesture or moment itself.