Embrace

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What Does Embrace Mean?

ɪmˈbreɪs

verb

To hold someone closely in your arms, especially as a sign of affection.

用手臂紧紧抱住某人，尤其是作为一种亲密的标志。

When I saw my friend after a year, I couldn't help but embrace her tightly, like a bear who just woke up from hibernation!
After the long debate, the politicians finally decided to embrace their differences—by agreeing to disagree over lunch.
The cat embraced its new bed, rolling around like it had just won the lottery!

Embracing is a common gesture in Western cultures, often signifying warmth, comfort, or love.

noun

An act of holding someone close in your arms, or a gesture of acceptance.

紧紧抱住某人的行为，或接受的一种姿态。

During the festival, the embrace of friends felt as warm as a freshly baked pie—deliciously satisfying!
His embrace of the new technology was like a grandma using a smartphone—cautious but eventually adorable!
In the middle of the crowded room, their embrace was as necessary as a slice of cake at a birthday party.

In some cultures, an embrace may be more formal or reserved, while in others it’s a common display of affection.