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- embody [ɪm'bɑdɪ]
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1.
vt.
[tr]
to give a tangible, bodily, or concrete form to (an abstract concept)
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2.
vt.
to be an example of or express (an idea, principle, etc), esp in action
- his gentleness embodies a Christian ideal
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3.
vt.
[
often foll by in] to collect or unite in a comprehensive whole, system, etc; comprise; include- all the different essays were embodied in one long article
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4.
vt.
to invest (a spiritual entity) with a body or with bodily form; render incarnate
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1.
vt.
[tr]
to give a tangible, bodily, or concrete form to (an abstract concept)
Examples
- 代表时代精神
- embody the spirit of the era → 代表
- 这本文集是他近年来创作上的实绩。
- These collected writings embody the fruits of his creative labours in recent years. → 实绩
- 包含
- contain; embody; include → 包
- 判辞的内容能够体现审判的质量和司法状况。
- The contents of court verdicts shall embody the quality of the judgment and the judicial conditions. → 判辞
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