Definitions
v. Put your arms around someone and hold them close
拥抱；抱紧
n. An act of holding someone close with your arms
拥抱
Example
Lena hugged her grandmother before leaving for school.
莉娜上学前拥抱了奶奶。
A reassuring hug from a parent can help young children manage stress in unfamiliar situations.
父母一个令人安心的拥抱能帮助幼儿应对陌生环境中的压力。
Collocations
- give someone a hug
- a warm hug
- hug someone tightly
Synonyms
- embrace
Usage tip
过去式hugged、现在分词hugging均双写g。
FAQ
- What does hug mean?
- Put your arms around someone and hold them close An act of holding someone close with your arms
- How is hug pronounced?
- UK /hʌɡ/, US /hʌɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
