embrace /imˈbreis/ I. vt.& vi. 1.拥抱：She embraced her son tenderly. 她温柔地搂住儿子。 The young lovers embraced. 年轻的恋人拥抱着。2. 包含，包括：［考句］ It is a well-known fact that the cat family embraces lions and tigers.大家都知道这个事实，猫科包括狮子和老虎。 3.包围，环绕：a valley embraced by forests 树林环绕的山谷；be embraced with fire 被大火包围 ‖II. n. ［c］拥抱，环抱： welcome sb. with embrace 拥抱欢迎某人 He held her to him in a warm embrace. 他热烈地拥抱她。