embracing
embracing — 動詞
- 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
接納；採納
高興接受想法或機會
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.
學生表示想多接觸新鮮空氣後，學校採納了戶外上課。
embrace + idea/change with enthusiasm
Yara quickly embraced the new payment app because it saved her time.
Yara 很快就接納了新的付款 app，因為它替她省下時間。
After months of doubt, the village embraced solar power for public buildings.
經過幾個月的猶豫後，村民採納了太陽能來供應公共建築。
Nikhil embraced the chance to study abroad and packed the same week.
Nikhil 欣然接受出國讀書的機會，並在同一週就開始打包。
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
擁抱
張開雙臂把人抱住
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.
Eri 在月台上跑過去，在車門關上前擁抱了父親。
embrace + person as greeting
When the results came out, the two sisters stood embracing in the rain.
成績公布時，那兩姊妹在雨中相擁而立。
intransitive progressive: stood embracing
The coach embraced each player as they came off the field.
教練在球員走下場時，一一擁抱他們。
Tariro sat beside Heather and kept embracing her until the crying slowed.
Tariro 坐在 Heather 身旁，一直擁抱著她，直到她不再哭得那麼厲害。
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
納入；涵蓋
把事物算進範圍內
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.
今年的節慶納入了街頭小吃、現場音樂和手作攤位。
embrace + several items in a range
The visa plan now embraces workers from five more countries.
這項簽證計畫如今納入了另外五個國家的勞工。
The museum guide embraces local legends as well as war history.
這本博物館導覽除了戰爭歷史，也涵蓋當地傳說。
Our health package embraces dental care, eye checks, and medicine costs.
我們的健康方案涵蓋牙科、視力檢查和藥費。
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 — 名詞
1. a close hold with the arms that shows affection, comfort, or welcome.
擁抱
用雙臂抱住對方的動作
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.
葬禮後，Liam 在門口給了姑媽一個長長的擁抱。
give + someone + an + embrace
The photo shows the brothers in an awkward embrace after years apart.
這張照片拍到兄弟兩人多年分離後那個尷尬的擁抱。
Dewi closed the visit with a quick embrace and a promise to call.
Dewi 在道別時給了一個短暫的擁抱，並答應會打電話。
The child relaxed the moment his mother pulled him into a warm embrace.
那個孩子被母親拉進溫暖的擁抱裡後，立刻放鬆下來。
- 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.