contain 普通用词,所涉及的物体常常是其组成部分或内容。强调包容关系。既可指具体有形的东西,也可指抽象无形的东西。
include 普通用词,指一整体包含着各独立的部分,也指某东西包含另一东西的某一部分。
embrace 正式用词,指把某事物纳入整个之中。
involve 把包含因整体的性质决定的成分或结果。所包括的往往是无形的,不可触知的东西,多用作引申。
comprehend 正工用词,指包含在整体范围以内。
hold 常和contain换用。指能够容纳或有足够的容纳量。强调包容能力。
comprise 书面用词,暗指一个整体包括不同部分所组成,可与include交换使用。
参考例句
1. He immediately embraced the offer. 他立刻接受了这个建议。
2. This book embrace many subjects. 这本书包含许多科目。
3. Embrace me! the corpse said. 拥抱我吧!尸体说话了。
英英解释
n.
1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
2. the state of taking in or encircling
3. a close affectionate and protective acceptance v.
1. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
2. squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
3. take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own