embody
/ɪmˈbɒdɪ/verb
(-ies, -ied)with obj.
1
- be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)使(思想, 品质, 情感)具体化; 体现:
a national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill.
一支体现竞技精神和技术的国家队。
1.1
- provide (a spirit) with a physical form赋予(精神)以实体。
2
- include or contain (something) as a constituent part包括, 包含; 收录, 编入:
the changes in law embodied in the Children Act.
包含在《儿童法》中的一些法律条文的修改。
3
- archaic form (people) into a body, especially for military purposes〈古〉(尤指为军事目的)把(人)组织起来。
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