
中英词典:embodies
1. 形容词含义
(1)具体表现的;具体体现的
(2)包含的;包括的
(3)具有(某种品质或特质)的
2. 名词含义
(1)具体化的概念;具体化的事物
(2)化身;具体化的形式
3. 词语辨析
embody、incarnate、personify
这些词都表示将抽象的概念具体化或实体化。
embody强调将某一思想、理论、观点等具体化、具体表现出来。
incarnate强调将某一抽象概念或思想具体化为肉体存在。
personify强调将某一抽象概念或特质赋予具体人物。
4. 词汇扩充
embodiment:具体化;化身
embodied:具体化的;具体表现的
embodiment of:...的具体体现;化身
embodiment in:...的具体表现;具体化为
5. 近义词
represent, exemplify, manifest
6. 反义词
abstract, disembodied
7. 柯林斯词典
Embody (动词)
(1)If a person or thing embodies a particular idea or quality, they represent that idea or quality so strongly that it is easy to recognize it.
(2)If something such as a book, play, or film embodies an idea or an attitude, it expresses it by showing that idea or attitude in a clear and effective way.
8. 牛津词典
Embody (动词)
(1)Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).
(2)Include or contain (something) as a constituent part.
9. 用法
embody sth in/into sth:把某物具体化为/表现为某物
embody an idea/quality/value:具体化某个想法/品质/价值观
例句
- The character of Sherlock Holmes embodies the qualities of a brilliant detective. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具体体现")
- This painting embodies the artist's feelings of sadness and longing. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"表达出")
- She embodies everything I admire in a leader. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具有")
- The Statue of Liberty is seen as the embodiment of freedom and democracy. (这句话中的"embodiment"表示"具体化;化身")
- The book is an embodiment of the author's political beliefs. (这句话中的"embodiment of"表示"具体体现")
- The company's values are embodied in its mission statement. (这句话中的"embodied in"表示"具体表现为")
- The design embodies simplicity and elegance. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具体化")
- The organization's logo embodies their brand identity. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具体表现出")
- The play embodies the spirit of the 1960s. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"表达了")
- He embodies the values of honesty and integrity. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具有")
- The poem embodies the poet's love for nature. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具体体现")
- Her actions embody the principles she preaches. (这句话中的"embody"表示"体现")
- The new design embodies the latest trends in fashion. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具体化")
- His speech embodied the hopes and dreams of the nation. (这句话中的"embodied"表示"具体体现")
- The treaty embodies the aspirations of both nations. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具体化为")
- The film embodies the spirit of adventure. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"表达出")
- His character embodies the struggle for justice. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具有")
- The novel embodies the author's personal experiences. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具体体现")
- The painting embodies the artist's vision of beauty. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"表达出")
- Her sculpture embodies the strength and grace of the human form. (这句话中的"embodies"表示"具体化")