embody
/ɪmˈbɒdi/ · /ɪmˈbɑːdi/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6776 in the learning path
体现；具体表现
Definitions
v. To clearly represent an idea, quality, or feeling.
体现；具体表现
v. To include something as part of a larger whole.
包含；收录
Example
These handmade bowls embody my grandmother's patience and care.
这些手工碗体现了我祖母的耐心与用心。
Public buildings should embody the values of inclusion by providing accessible spaces for people with different needs.
公共建筑应为有不同需求的人提供无障碍空间，以体现包容的价值观。
Collocations
- embody an ideal
- embody the spirit of
- embody core values
Word family
- embodiment (n.)
Synonyms
- represent
- incorporate
Usage tip
embody是及物动词，直接接所体现的品质或理念。
FAQ
- What does embody mean?
- To clearly represent an idea, quality, or feeling. To include something as part of a larger whole.
- How is embody pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈbɒdi/, US /ɪmˈbɑːdi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
