embrace这个词的用法

及物动词 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
不及物动词 vi.
1.(相互)拥抱
名词 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.